Finance & Strategy Analyst

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst who will work as a part of the Allocations & Consolidations branch of the Finance & Strategy team. You will play an integral role in supporting the Finance and Strategy team, including allocations reporting and data insights, systems alignment, consolidation of monthly reporting and headcount management. You will directly influence elements of Block’s close execution and financial forecasting. As a central function, you will provide support across multiple internal teams and business units. This position can be remote or sit in any of Block's US offices within Pacific or Mountain time zones.

You Will:

• Collaborate with the Allocations F&S team member, other business unit F&S partners and technical teams to streamline current processes and improve planning accuracy, visibility and transparency around spend across the company 

• Organize and consolidate team inputs for long-range and annual planning cycles to ensure deadlines and financial targets are met. 

• Help guide system refinements and needs to the financial planning process on a monthly close basis, quarterly re-forecasting and throughout at-large planning cycles

• Own the headcount forecasting process across Foundational and OCTO teams and support the development of new dashboards and tools to improve business partner’s ability to execute

• Improve the Foundational and OCTO F&S procurement processes and drive budget accountability

• Operate with a general sense of curiosity and always aim to improve functional processes, whether it is working with other members of the team or the partnerships you support

• Build strong relationships across the F&S Foundational, OCTO and BU F&S partner teams and our cross-functional stakeholders.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other relevant field

• 1+ years of relevant experience (e.g. management consulting, investment banking, strategic finance)

• Self-starter and team-player mentality, and willingness to work in unstructured environments

• Ability to develop solutions to solve complex or ambiguous problems 

• Excellent proficiency in financial modeling (you should be prepared for a case study)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional judgment and maturity, including an ability to execute independently and work with team members of all levels

• Commitment to Block’s purpose of Economic Empowerment

Even better:

• Experience in direct-to-consumer subscription services, music and/or entertainment

• Experience with different data tools (e.g. Databricks, Tableau, Looker)

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $83,900 - USD $125,900
Zone B: USD $78,100 - USD $117,100
Zone C: USD $71,400 - USD $107,000
Zone D: USD $63,000 - USD $94,400

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. Because the material duties of this role involve direct or indirect access to sensitive personal or financial data, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.