Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job DescriptionAt Experian, we believe great work happens when people come together. We're focused on attracting talent in and around our designated hub locations who are open to collaborating with colleagues in person. Aligning employees to these talent markets helps foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and support long-term career growth within Experian. You will report to the Vice President, Finance, and reside in or near one of our collaboration hubs: Costa Mesa, CA; San Jose, CA; Allen, TX; Austin, TX; Franklin, TN; New York, NY; Schaumburg, IL; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Seattle, WA.
Our Financial Services and Data (FSD) business uses data-powered platforms and advanced analytics to help banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and other financial services organizations create better financial outcomes for their clients and consumers.
Job Description
You will lead the consolidated FSD financial planning and analysis view, strengthening the quality, and usefulness of reporting, and performance analysis. You will lead practical AI and automation improvements across forecasting and reporting while serving as a trusted partner to FSD and Finance leadership. As a people leader, you will provide daily direction and coaching to a dedicated FP&A analyst.
Your responsibilities include:
- Lead the recurring FSD calendar for monthly close, forecasts, budgets, strategic plans, and regional or corporate submissions, maintaining reconciliation, documentation, version-control, and data-quality practices.
- Consolidate revenue, cost, EBIT, and functional and regional inputs into a clear management view; develop integrated performance commentary and maintain consolidated risks and opportunities.
- Analyze financial results, KPIs, trends, and variances, and develop financial models, scenarios, sensitivities, and decision materials for senior leadership.
- Lead practical AI-enabled and automated improvements in forecasting, consolidation, reporting, and variance analysis, with appropriate access, reconciliation, documentation, and human-review controls.
- Partner with finance and business leaders to coordinate inputs, clarify accountability, and deliver concise decision support while coaching the dedicated analyst and strengthening process documentation and backup coverage.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive FP&A or related finance experience, including leading complex planning, consolidation, or management-reporting processes.
- 4+ years of supervisory experience, including coaching analysts and establishing clear ownership and coverage for critical processes.
- Experience with financial statements, monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and regional or corporate reporting.
- Experience analyzing large financial and operational datasets and translating KPI, trend, and variance analysis into recommendations for senior team members.
- Experience improving forecasting or reporting through automation, business intelligence, or generative AI, including appropriate data and human-review controls.
- Experience maintaining reconciliations, data definitions, reporting controls, documentation, and repeatable submission processes.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package and bonus plan
- Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
- Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of progressive FP&A or related finance experience
- Experience leading complex planning, consolidation, or management-reporting processes
- 4+ years of supervisory experience, including coaching analysts and establishing process ownership and coverage
- Experience with financial statements, monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and regional or corporate reporting
- Experience analyzing large financial and operational datasets and translating KPI, trend, and variance analysis into recommendations
- Experience improving forecasting or reporting through automation, business intelligence, or generative AI
- Experience implementing appropriate data controls and human-review controls for automated processes
- Experience maintaining reconciliations, data definitions, reporting controls, documentation, and repeatable submission processes
- MBA, CPA, or CMA
Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
