Associate Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, 2026 Launch Program - Purchase, NY

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Associate Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, 2026 Launch Program - Purchase, NY

Who is Mastercard?
We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.

The Mastercard Launch program is aimed at early career talent, to help you develop skills and gain cross-functional work experience. Over a period of 18 months, Launch participants will be assigned to a business unit, learn and develop skills, and gain valuable on the job experience.

Associate Analyst, Financial Planning & Analyst: 

The Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team provides critical insights, financial analysis, and forecasting to help the organization make informed strategic decisions. The group is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, strategic planning support, and delivering timely and actionable reporting.

As an FP&A Launcher, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial planning and decision-making processes. You will work closely with the FP&A community to prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models, while delivering accurate and timely reporting to leadership. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in corporate finance, strategic planning, and data-driven analysis. The Launcher will assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with variance analysis, while supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles through consolidation of financial and operational data across business units. As a Launcher, you will gain exposure to building and maintaining basic tools and reports while performing defined financial and budget-related tasks under direct supervision of the FP&A leadership team. The FP&A Launcher will also support budgeting and forecasting for short- and long-term plans, prepare and analyze internal and external financial reports, monitor revenue and expenses while managing risks and opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive business performance and efficiency.

Role:
• Support the financial close process through the analysis of variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers and initiatives. Review and provide thoughtful business driven commentary to respective management teams
• Support the development of the annual plan/budget and forecast for scheduled cycle. Also be responsible for ensuring accurate data upload into Hyperion budgeting and forecasting tool
• Manage, develop and update standardized financial reporting packages that will help drive and support the business, inclusive of business metrics/KPIs. Also identify and communicate risks and opportunities and review and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis
• Execute on financial process improvements by building and maintaining financial tools to perform analysis and modeling; review and create suggestions to financial systems
*Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and planning by identifying automation opportunities and streamlining delivery to meet stakeholder needs

All About you:
• Analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to derive and translate data analytics to meet business goals
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently in developing and mapping out solutions
• Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, handle multiple tasks, consistently meet established deadlines, and deliver exceptional results
• Expert PC skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; programming and coding ability a plus
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Alt