Sr Financial Analyst - Financial Planning… at MoneyGram · Location…

At MoneyGram, we're combining the strength of a trusted global brand with the agility of a tech-forward, growth driven culture. With 85+ years of experience and a presence in more than 200 countries and territories, we've built a foundation of stability and trust to help millions of people around the world send funds quickly, securely, and affordably.
We're looking for bold thinkers, builders, technologists, and sellers who want real ownership of their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and are energized by solving complex challenges. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact - fast.
If you're eager to shape the future of cross-border payments and financial services, join us as we transform how the world moves money.

Senior Financial Analyst – MoneyGram Online (Remote)
About the Role
We are hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to support the MoneyGram Online business. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MGO and function as a key strategic finance partner to MGO leadership, supporting financial planning, performance analysis, and decision-making across one of MoneyGram’s most important growth channels. The role is remote and all locations are acceptable.
This is a highly strategic, analytical, hands-on role that requires strong business acumen, the ability to translate data into actionable insights and automate processes using AI. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with other cross-functional partners such as Growth Marketing, Product, and Business development to drive growth, improve profitability, and enhance financial visibility into digital channel performance.
Primary Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Performance Management
• Support the MGO CFO and MGO leadership team in evaluating business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving accountability across the digital channel.
• Provide data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making using Excel, SQL queries, and AI tools such as Claude, with a knack for automating processes.
• Partner with Growth Marketing, Product, Pricing, and other cross-functional teams to analyze key drivers of customer acquisition, conversion, volume, revenue, and profitability.
• Contribute to business case development for new digital initiatives, marketing campaigns, corridor and market expansion, and product launches.
Financial Planning & Analysis
• Support the annual planning process, monthly forecasts, and long-range planning for MoneyGram Online.
• Maintain and enhance driver-based models (e.g., customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, conversion rates) to improve forecast accuracy and provide forward-looking insights.
• Deliver timely and accurate variance analysis (volume, price, marketing spend, and cost) with clear commentary on performance drivers and recommended actions.
• Assist in developing KPIs and dashboards that track funnel performance (acquisition, activation, retention), app and web conversion, and unit economics.
Reporting & Analytics
• Prepare Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials for MoneyGram Online, including reporting packs and executive-level summaries.
• Analyze financial, operational, and digital engagement data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of automated and scalable reporting solutions, including SQL-based queries and dashboards, to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting systems and outputs.
Financial Control & Process Support
• Partner with Accounting and Corporate FP&A to ensure accurate month-end close, including accruals, revenue recognition, and marketing cost allocations.
• Support financial governance processes, including review of business cases and adherence to internal controls.
• Assist in managing financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, Essbase, Cognos), ensuring timely and accurate data submissions.
• Help drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and analytics processes through automation, AI-enabled tools, and standardization.
What We’re Looking For
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics or related field.
Experience
• 4–7+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or related analytical roles.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, e-commerce, or another digital/transaction-driven business model preferred.
• Experience supporting a digital, e-commerce, or direct-to-consumer online channel finance team is a plus.
Skills & Capabilities
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in SQL, with the ability to independently write queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large data sets from financial and operational systems.
• Working knowledge of AI and automation tools (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT etc.) and an interest in applying them to improve financial analysis, reporting efficiency, and decision-making.
• Proficiency in financial systems and data tools (Oracle, Essbase, Cognos, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Mindset focused on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement of finance processes.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture.

The salary/pay rate listed below is a good faith determination that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement based on the company hiring process and budget for this role and may be modified in the future. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, and/or skill level.
Here Are Some Reasons You Will Love Working At MoneyGram!
• Remote first flexibility
• Generous PTO
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life, Disability, and other benefits
• 401k with competitive Employer Match
• Community Service Days
• Generous Parental Leave
MoneyGram does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1Bs, O-1, and TN. MoneyGram also does not hire F-1s working on EAD for this position.
About MoneyGram
MoneyGram is a global payments network built to move money across borders with speed, simplicity and trust. Its omnichannel platform empowers consumers, developers and agents to transfer cash, fiat and stablecoin however it works best for them.
The company serves over 60 million customers a year across 200+ countries and territories, nearly half a million retail locations and a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem reaching billions of devices. As one of the most recognized and trusted names in global payments, MoneyGram continues to reinvent how money moves - helping people around the world support their loved ones and build better futures.
MoneyGram is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.