Sr Financial Analyst - Marketing Finance

PayPal is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Marketing Finance team in Austin, Texas on a hybrid basis. The role supports high-visibility business and investment decisions, combining forecasting, budgeting, close activities, and financial modeling with cross-functional partnership to strengthen planning and reporting.

In this position, you will work through recurring performance reviews, build executive-ready materials, and collaborate closely with both finance and technical teams to improve processes and systems. You will also help drive transformation initiatives by documenting key risks and issues and supporting mitigation planning for assigned initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Support planning and forecasting processes for the Marketing Finance organization
• Review business performance on regular cadences, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycles
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights for leadership
• Create executive-level presentations based on financial analysis and performance trends
• Partner with finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions, manage expectations, and coordinate across teams
• Consult with finance leads to review key issues, risks, and dependencies tied to assigned initiatives
• Document and escalate potential risks or issues, assist with mitigation strategy development, and support implementation

What you bring

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in fintech, payments, or a related industry
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, LLM fundamentals, prompt engineering, and AI-enabled analytics or financial modeling
• Preferred: MBA or master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or another quantitative field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial or technical concepts into clear insights for non-financial audiences

Compensation

Austin, Texas: USD 89,000 - 127,600 per year.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Resources to create financial security and support your mental health

Travel

5%