Principal Financial Analyst

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.

The Principal Financial Analyst serves as a strategic finance partner and subject matter expert, driving financial accountability and decision-making across the organization. This role leads complex financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis efforts, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership. The analyst plays a key role in investment evaluations, acquisition activity, and long-term planning, while mentoring others and influencing enterprise-level financial strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Drive financial accountability across business units by equipping managers with tools, education, and processes to understand the financial impact of their decisions. 
• Lead financial decision-making support for operational teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Prepare and analyze the most complex financial and operational reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. 
• Conduct expert-level financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business performance.
• Develop and maintain advanced costing models and present financial results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Analyze operating results and financial positions, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Perform economic research and studies in areas such as rates of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, and regulatory impact.
• Audit and validate financial data and statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Lead cross-functional financial initiatives and enterprise-wide projects. 
• Mentor and guide other analysts, fostering independent problem-solving and professional growth. 
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Comply with Risk Management program requirements, including identification of risks, key controls, and control testing. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in financial analysis or planning roles. 
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint. 
• Database Management and Power BI experience
• Project Management Experience
• Deep understanding of finance principles, methodologies, and business operations.
• Experience with financial planning systems and data visualization tools 
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives independently and collaborate across functions. Licenses and Certifications

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com and apply on our Career page at careers.aciworldwide.com - requisition #18430.

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.

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