Finance Associate Analyst

Finance Launch Program 2027

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.

Launch Program

Over the course of this 18-month program, you'll build specialized expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship from industry leaders. You'll work on real business challenges, applying your skills to projects that create meaningful impact.

Along the way, you'll deepen your knowledge of Mastercard's business, collaborate with teams across the organization, and develop the technical, analytical, and professional capabilities needed to accelerate your career. By the end of the program, you'll have a strong foundation in your chosen field and the confidence to continue to grow here at Mastercard.

Finance Division Teams

There are different teams that make up the Finance division. Launch opportunities currently include:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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.

All About You

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or accelerated graduate program graduating Dec 2026 to June 2027
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate, Operations, Data Analytics or related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear insights
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PPT), experience with financial modeling, reporting or data visualization tools is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on details
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize information for different audiences
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build productive working relationships in a fast-paced environment
• Curious, proactive and comfortable asking questions, learning new tools and solving problems independently
• Innovation mindset with thoughtful risk-taking and openness to using tools such as Copilot or other AI-enabled productivity solutions
• Please submit your transcript with your application
• [US] This role is not eligible for Mastercard's work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role.

Base Salary: $80,000/year