Sr Dir Financial Planning & Analysis

Powering the world's payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem - globally, and you power ACI.

You'll innovate, collaborate, and grow - in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success.

ACIers - in all roles and levels - are truly your colleagues and many are your friends.

Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work.

You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

Job Purpose

Senior finance leader accountable for financial performance, planning, and strategic decision support for the Biller segment.

Serves as the primary partner to the GM and segment leadership, translating operational drivers into clear financial insights that drive growth, margin expansion, and capital allocation.

Ensures alignment between segment plans and enterprise commitments while delivering concise, executive-ready outputs to Corporate Finance, CFO, and ELT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Planning


* Own Biller segment P&L (revenue, margin, spend, cash flow)


* Lead annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan


* Maintain driver-based financial model (volume, pricing, retention, mix)

Performance Management


* Deliver variance analysis, risks, and opportunities


* Define and track KPIs (transaction growth, yield, retention, margins)


* Drive accountability for financial commitments

Business Partnership


* Advise GM and leadership on performance and trade-offs


* Connect near-term results to long-term strategy


* Translate complex data into actionable insights

Strategic Finance


* Support pricing, product, and growth initiatives


* Lead financial evaluation of investments and M&A


* Provide scenario analysis for capital allocation

Cost & Margin Discipline


* Drive operating leverage and cost efficiency


* Identify margin expansion opportunities


* Ensure ROI-based investment decisions

Executive Reporting


* Prepare concise materials for CFO, ELT, and Board


* Communicate performance, outlook, and actions clearly

Team Leadership & Development


* Lead and develop FP&A team


* Set standard for executive-ready outputs


* Build bench strength and succession plans

Process & Systems


* Standardize and automate reporting and forecasting


* Improve data quality and system integration (e.g., Cognos)

Leadership Expectations


* Acts as finance leader for the Biller segment


* Focuses on key drivers and actionable insights


* Sets high standards for clarity, rigor, and accountability


* Balances strategic thinking with operational execution

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred)


* 10+ years progressive finance experience, including leadership roles


* Strong FP&A and driver-based planning expertise


* E...