Sr Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis jobs at Paypal in United Kingdom, City Of London

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Drive best practices in data science.
• Ensure data quality and integrity in all processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in data science.

Expected Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• 5+ years experience in developing and optimizing machine learning models using Python with TensorFlow, Keras, and/or PyTorch.

• Expertise in Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for node and link prediction, graph embedding, and graph-based classification.

• Proven experience in customer segmentation and/or recommendation systems tailored to client needs.

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Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support planning and forecasting processes
• Review business performance on regular cadences (weekly, monthly,quarterly)Collaboratewith stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights
• Produce executive-level presentations
• Work closely with the finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements
• Facilitate discussions with various stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross-functionally
• Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives
• Document and escalate potential risks/issues, assist in developing mitigation strategies, and support their implementation

Expected Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualification:

Minimum of 3–5 yearsof relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, business finance, or a similar analytical function.

• Experience supporting regional or country-level business leaders , ideally within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry .
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Business acumen with an ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives.
• Experience with data mining, visualization, and analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) to support advanced analytics and performance tracking.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, driving accountability, and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership.

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Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish a shared vision across the company for a portfolio of products, or platform products enabling development & scalability, with a deliberate and cohesive strategy.
• Leads product strategy development, and develops a clear, executable view of the product portfolio strategy with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Shapes the architectural roadmap and balances innovative design and technical implementation, while balancing regulatory requirements, time-to-market, meeting customer needs and product profitability.
• Champions the customer experience and prioritizes customer needs in product requirements and decision making.
• Defines and uses metrics that inform the success of products including usability studies, research and market analysis.
• Standardizes workstreams to include analytics, customer discovery, market research and competitive analysis to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Responsible for product portfolio profitability, including budgetary decisions.
• Leads operational mechanisms that drive execution and accountability including Product Reviews, Operating Reviews, and Business Reviews. Interfaces with senior leadership as needed.
• Maximizes efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the standard.

Expected Qualifications:

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience leading others

• Establish a shared vision across the company for Omni-Channel experiences with a deliberate and cohesive strategy
• Lead product strategy development and share the technical and product roadmap for omni-channel merchants across onboarding, servicing & reporting experiences, Point-of-Sale software and mobile Apps, Tap-to-Pay SDKs, Reader SDKs and cloud APIs.
• Interface with senior leadership and key partners to drive vision, strategy and execution forward.
• Drive Partnerships in the omni-channel space across software platforms such as Ecommerce and vertical SaaS; hardware OEM partners, Ecosystem partners like Google and Apple, distribution & logistics partners and partners that drive commerce ecosystem.
• Lead, develop and mentor a global team of product managers focused on building world-class in-store and in-person payments.
• Champion merchant and partner platform success balancing innovative merchant experiences, partner platform capabilities, regulatory requirements, time-to-market, and profitability collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Point-of-Sale, In-store products, hardware, and partnerships, ISOs, Commerce Platforms highly preferred.

Belonging at PayPal:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute operational processes.
• Collaborate internally to optimize workflows and drive process improvements.
• Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of business processes.
• Determine appropriate actions while considering alternative solutions.
• Provide oversight and support for planning and management of financial, budget, and headcount targets.
• Act as a liaison between business leadership, staff, and other key partners.
• Create, analyze, maintain, and report on performance measures and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Problem Identification and Analysis:

• Assess business needs and define problems using strategic frameworks
• Build hypotheses for potential solutions based on research and analytical insights.

Data Gathering, Performance Analysis and Insights Generation:

• Collect qualitative and quantitative data from internal and external sources.
• Apply analytical tools to derive actionable insights and recommendations.
• Provide detailed insights into business performance, identifying trends and actionable recommendations.
• Create executive-level reports and presentations summarizing findings to leadership.

Collaboration:

• Participate in and manage day-to-day interactions with segment and market teams, building strong, professional relationships.
• Communicatefindings/recommendationseffectively via presentations and reports.

Strategic Decision-Making Support:

• Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between stakeholders across departments.
• Facilitate regular updates on initiatives, priorities, and goals.

Project Execution and Ownership:

• Work closely with market/segment teams to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
• Maintain accountability for designated project components, delivering excellence in outputs

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a dynamic, high-stakes environment (consulting, investment banking, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of driving impactful projects and delivering quantitative and qualitative insights.

Key Competencies:

Analytical Thinking:Exceptional ability to interpret complex data and propose strategic solutions.

2. Independent Work Style:Self-driven and capable of thriving with minimal oversight.

3. Quick Problem Solver:Adept at evaluating options and implementing solutions under tight deadlines.

4. Strong Interpersonal Skills:Able to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effortlessly with stakeholders at all levels.

Skilled in producing and presenting polished, high-impact deliverables for senior leadership.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop creative strategies across multiple channels in alignment with business goals
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Producers to plan and execute projects
• Communicate with cross-functional partners to align on creative objectives
• Provide guidance and mentorship to mid-level and junior team members
• Present creative concepts and visions to key stakeholders for alignment and approval
• Ensure creative quality and consistency throughout the development process
• Manage external partners to align deliverables with internal standards and expectations
• Oversee creative reviews, approval processes, and ensure adherence to best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualification:

This role, under the guidance of the Director, Consumer Creative Lead (EMEA), will manage the day-to-day delivery of BTL campaigns (incl CRM and .com), while also supporting the rollout of ATLcampaigns acrosskey markets. You’ll support as a key point of contact between global teams, local market leads, creative, marketing, and agency partners – ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget to the highest creative and brand standards and creative integrity. You’ll bring a strong mix of project management rigor and production expertise to optimize campaign delivery across multiple markets and formats.

Campaign & Project Management:

• Support the Senior Program Lead with ATL campaign rollouts, including localization, versioning, and production delivery working closely with external agencies.

• Manage day-to-day delivery of BTL, CRM, and .com creative projects across EMEA.

• Support planning, prioritization, and timelines to ensure smooth execution across multiple workstreams.

• Work closely with external agencies to maintain detailed trackers, timelines, and workback schedules to keep all stakeholders aligned.

• Act as a contact for regional projects with internal creative, marketing teams, and external agency partners.

• Coordinate stakeholders across EMEA markets, global teams, and external agencies.

• Support in driving campaign approvals, version control, and asset readiness across all regional deliverables.

Production & Creative Operations:

• Bring hands-on production expertise to ensure efficient workflows and
  accurate asset delivery are being met by external agencies.

• Ensure agencies create campaign assets are meeting technical
  specifications, platform requirements, and local market needs.

• Collaborate with agency account and creative teams to manage creative
  reviews, feedback loops, and asset handoffs.

• Uphold high standards of quality and brand consistency across all executions.

• Manage backend production for digital, print, and CRM assets – including trafficking and QA, ensuring agreed leadership approvals have been adhered to.

• Support asset management, usage rights tracking, and agreed archiving processes.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in account management, program management, and brand marketing—preferably within a creative agency or a brand environment in the EMEA market

• 7 years’ experience in integrated project management, creative operations, or production roles – Client side and fintech a plus.

• Strong knowledge of BTL and digital channels (CRM, .com, email, print), with experience in ATL campaign delivery (OOH, TV, video).

• Solid understanding of all creative disciplines – from concepting and design to production and delivery – with a strong eye for detail and quality.

• Confident managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously across markets.

• Experienced in working with creative agencies and cross-functional internal teams.

• Process-driven with excellent time management, attention to detail, and communication skills.

• Proficient in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or similar.

• Proficient with Figma – able to review creative, track feedback, and coordinate approvals.

• Calm, proactive, and collaborative – comfortable working in matrixed, fast-paced environments.

• Self-starting, pro-active with a flexible mindset.

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for new product launches and feature updates
• Conduct market and competitor research to inform product strategy
• Collaborate with teams to gather customer feedback and refine product positioning
• Support product launches in new markets by coordinating with global and regional teams
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns to increase product adoption and market share
• Provide expertise on product capabilities and value propositions
• Monitor product performance metrics and identify growth opportunities
• Create clear positioning, messaging, and strategies for product launches
• Ensure commercial readiness by delivering marketing materials and tools
• Align cross-functional efforts to support product marketing goals

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Go-to-Market Orchestration:Develop and manage GTM plans for loyalty product launches and enhancements; coordinate timing, deliverables, and alignment with cross-functional partners.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:Track KPIs for loyalty program adoption and engagement; use data-driven insights to refine messaging, creative, and targeting strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in product marketing, preferably in tech, fintech, or consumer loyalty/rewards programs.
• Experience creating and managing go-to-market plans in partnership with cross-functional marketing teams.
• Strong skills in positioning, messaging, and value proposition development.
• Proven ability to apply a test-and-learn approach to optimize messaging and campaign performance.
• Strong Program Management Skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering clear product briefings.
• Comfortable managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

• Experience with emerging markets or new geographic expansion

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drives product strategy with cross-functional stakeholders consistent with the shared vision for the product.
• Plans and implements the architectural roadmap that balances innovative design and technical implementation, while balancing regulatory requirements, time-to-market, meeting customer needs and product profitability.
• Assesses the customer experience and customer needs in product requirements and decision making.
• Sets up data gathering mechanisms relative to the metrics that inform the success of products including usability studies, research and market analysis.
• Leads workstreams to include analytics, customer discovery, market research and competitive analysis to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Oversees product profitability measures, including budget.
• Plans operational mechanisms that drive execution and accountability including Product Reviews, Operating Reviews, and Business Reviews. Interfaces with product leadership as needed.
• Partners with content strategists, data scientists, product designers and user experience researchers.
• Maximizes efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the standard.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous management experience

Preferred Qualification:

Your way to impact:

• This position is part of a team of payments experts who are responsible for making sure we deliver payment excellence for our enterprise merchant offering.
• Global role – interfacing with PayPal org/offices/teams and our clients and partners.
• Evangelize - Serve as a thought leader for enterprise merchants (merchant communication, conferences, partners, webinars etc.).
• Client aptitude - Direct involvement with global and large enterprise clients on an ongoing basis. Sales teams support and expert advice on strategic solutions with Large Enterprise Merchants in Europe, Middle-East Africa, LATAM or APAC
• Distill the complex - Key contributor for training and education in areas such as payments and broader commerce ecosystem for rest of organization.
• A connector - Partner with Product and Engineering, Finance, Support, Global Sales, Compliance, Legal, Professional Services, and Account Management, as well as leveraging external partnerships that are built over time, to deliver for our business.

In your day-to-day role you will:

• Work on key strategic initiatives and ensure Sales and Accounts win/expand their PayPal footprint on a global level.
• Develop Partnerships on new markets, platform solutions, and payment processing across the world as required to fill Platform needs.
• Contribute with Product teams and Influence the Platform’s product roadmap(s) to meet the need of your strategic merchants.
• Identify areas of opportunity that map well to our Product strategy and deliver growth plans to capture the new opportunities.
• Ensure PayPal is seen as a thought leader in enabling global payments for large enterprises and strategic accounts.

• “Harden” the systems we employ for the broader organization across a number of areas such as Regulations, compliance, Legal, Scheme rules, Sales motions, and Upselling.

What you need to bring is:

At least 12 years of experience in the payments industry, ideally on-line and in large enterprise, card and payment processing, agentic commerce in EMEA and across the globe.

Experience identifying, developing, and contracting Partner relationships for Enterprise

Experience working with the processing and payout needs of Enterprise merchants and marketplaces would be a plus

Experience in payment orchestration would be appreciated

Advanced and eloquent communicator, able to speak to Product, Engineering, and Clients

Experience with B2B and Product software, including: Powerpoint, Salesforce, Jira, Sharepoint, etc.

Bachelors Degree required, advanced degree preferred

Fluency in English required, other languages appreciated

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please