Director, Financial Planning & Analysis in Denver, Colorado

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis- Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Do you have a strong command of financial strategy and a passion for leading high-impact teams? Are you looking to join a dynamic global organization where your leadership drives growth and innovation? Join Western Union as a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis!

Western Union powers your pursuit

In this strategic leadership role, you will direct multiple business finance functions or areas of specialized financial expertise to help drive performance across the organization. As a leader, you will guide financial decision-making, evaluate strategic initiatives, and ensure optimal resource prioritization to maximize growth and return on investment in alignment with our corporate objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial analysis across all aspects of business operations to support revenue growth and operating margin expansion through actionable insights and data-driven strategies.
• Develop and manage sophisticated financial models, including budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans that guide high-impact decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis, evaluate historical performance, and identify meaningful trends to uncover business drivers and opportunities.
• Provide clear, thoughtful financial insights and strategic recommendations to support complex business decisions and long-term planning.
• Manage finance team(s), providing strategic direction, mentorship, and talent development as part of the company's CFO-led leadership pipeline strategy.
• Serve as a critical reviewer of financial performance and strategic initiatives to assess risks, validate assumptions, and highlight actionable opportunities for improvement.
• Influence cross-functional leaders through compelling, data-backed narratives and robust financial modeling to ensure alignment with company-wide financial objectives.
• Establish and refine financial frameworks and KPIs to support rigorous business case development, investment prioritization, and scalable long-term financial planning.
• Apply deep organizational and industry knowledge to deliver forward-looking financial guidance, scenario modeling, and dynamic forecasting to support business agility.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial efficiency, streamline reporting processes, and institutionalize best practices in financial governance and strategic analysis.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, including substantial leadership experience.
• Proven success leading financial planning, strategy, or operations in a large or complex organization.
• Advanced financial acumen and the ability to clearly communicate complex business and financial concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills; capable of aligning cross-functional teams around financial goals and strategies.
• Experience assessing and articulating financial risks and opportunities to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, lead multiple initiatives simultaneously, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Committed to fostering team development, coaching, and succession planning.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere.Join us for what's next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities. We're a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/

Salary

The base salary range is $160,000 - 200,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates' qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States - Specific Benefits Include

• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Global Adoption Assistance
• 4% Western Union Contribution to 401K
• Parental Leave

Location (Hybrid):7001 E. Belleview Ave Denver, CO 80237

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

07-28-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.