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Lead Financial Analyst - Payment Services FP&A
Lead Financial Analyst - Payment Services FP&A-March 2024
Riverwoods
Mar 29, 2026
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About Lead Financial Analyst - Payment Services FP&A

  Discover. A brighter future.

  With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

  Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

  Job Description:

  What You'll Do

  Be a key part of the Proprietary Payments Finance Team where you will work closely with Payments experts across multiple functions, including Marketing, Product, Operations and Risk to build and manage financial plans and guide your business partners towards optimizing business decisions through transparency and collaboration.The right candidate enjoys building partnerships, leveraging technology and a natural curiosity to drive the business forward.Provides financial and business analysis support.Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

  How You'll Do It

  Provides management with insightful analysis and reporting to make optimal business decisions.Takes a leadership role in managing your business partner relationships as a primary point-of-contact.Excels as the Line of Business (LOB) Finance organization "hub" connected to all the Finance organization "spokes" (e.g. Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc...)Develops best-in-class forecasting and reporting tools that are easy to use and highly automated.Performs as part of a dynamic team of Finance professionals all working together to achieve individual, team, business unit and company goals.Actively manages and escalates risk and customer impacting issues by participating in a strong risk management culture.Develops profitability analyses and projections for marketing and customer segments.Analyzes customer behaviors and product profitability trends to understand financial implications and influence actions.Develops and enhances financial models. Improves forecasting accuracy and drives business insights.Provides management with strategic advice and financial analyses for investment decisions, pricing changes, and channel and segment expansions.Performs competitive analyses to drive strategic insights and actions.Translates business opportunities and issues into financial analyses. Develops business cases with recommendations to management

  Qualifications You'll Need

  The Basics:

  Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field2+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, or related field

  Bonus Points If You Have:

  Master's degree in finance, business, or related field4+ years of experience in financial services, consulting, investment banking, or related field

  #LI-EB1

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-05-2023. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

  Compensation:

  The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

  Benefits:

  We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  Paid Parental LeavePaid Time Off401(k) PlanMedical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings AccountSTD, Life, LTD and AD&DRecognition ProgramEducation AssistanceCommuter BenefitsFamily Support ProgramsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan

  Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.

  What are you waiting for? Apply today!

  All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

  Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

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