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Finance and Strategy Analyst

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Block

Sep 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Canada, +1
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field, 4+ years' experience, strong financial modeling skills, excellent communication, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to economic empowerment.
  • You will forecast financial performance, prepare reports for leadership, manage headcount forecasting, enhance finance tools, and drive cost accountability while collaborating across teams.

Requirements

  • You have:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other relevant field
  • 4+ 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:
  • Interest in cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, open source development, direct-to-consumer subscription services, music and/or entertainment
  • Experience with different data tools (e.g. Databricks, Tableau, Looker)

Responsibilities

  • Forecast and analyze financial performance, including managing the forecast model for a subset of our Emerging Initiatives, and communicating important takeaways to senior partners through regular business performance review meetings
  • Prepare materials for internal partners, senior leadership, investor relations and our board to help bring understanding of performance to leadership
  • Provide communications to business partners describing adjustments and movements and collaborate cross functionally to drive decisions and adjustments based on key outputs
  • Establish and improve our finance tools and systems to better enhance the speed in which we are able to evaluate and monitor the businesses
  • Manage ad hoc analyses and special projects as requested by the Emerging Initiatives teams and Finance partners related to performance/metrics, P&L analysis, among other topics
  • Own the headcount forecasting process across all Emerging teams and support the development of new dashboards and tools to improve business partner’s ability to execute
  • Improve the Emerging 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 Finance business partners, direct Business unit partners and our cross-functional stakeholders

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Finance and Strategy Analyst role?

The primary focus of the Finance and Strategy Analyst role is to support the Emerging Initiatives portfolio by forecasting financial performance, conducting strategic analysis, and partnering cross-functionally to drive efficiency and growth for the business.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The qualifications required include a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a relevant field, along with 4+ years of relevant experience in areas such as management consulting, investment banking, or strategic finance.

Is prior experience with data tools necessary for this role?

While it is not mandatory, having experience with data tools such as Databricks, Tableau, or Looker is considered a plus for candidates.

What kind of financial analysis will the analyst be responsible for?

The analyst will be responsible for forecasting and analyzing financial performance, managing forecast models for Emerging Initiatives, and preparing materials for internal partners and senior leadership that provide insights into performance.

Will there be opportunities to contribute to special projects?

Yes, the analyst will manage ad hoc analyses and special projects requested by the Emerging Initiatives teams and Finance partners related to performance metrics, P&L analysis, and other key topics.

Are there specific tools and systems the analyst will need to enhance?

Yes, the analyst will establish and improve finance tools and systems to optimize the speed and effectiveness of evaluating and monitoring business performance.

What characteristics are valued in candidates for this position?

Candidates are expected to have a self-starter and team-player mentality, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, and possess strong communication skills.

Is there an emphasis on Block’s corporate values in this position?

Yes, a commitment to Block’s purpose of economic empowerment is essential for candidates in this role.

What benefits are offered to full-time employees in this role?

Full-time employee benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid parental and caregiving leave, paid time off, and learning and development resources, among others.

How is compensation structured for this position?

Compensation is market-based and varies depending on location, job-related skills, experience, and market conditions. Salary ranges are provided based on geographical zones.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Block is committed to building an inclusive economy and strives to create a diverse workplace free from discrimination based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other legally protected classes.

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Block

What do you want to build?

Technology
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Block is Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, TBD, and our foundational teams such as Counsel, Finance, and People that provide guidance at the corporate level. These are our building blocks, united by our shared purpose of economic empowerment. Together we’re creating tools to help expand access to the economy. Square helps sellers more easily run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services.Cash App is focused on redefining the world’s relationship with money by making it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source projects that advance the use of Bitcoin as a tool for economic empowerment.TIDAL is a global platform for musicians and their fans that uses unique content, experiences, and services to bring fans closer to the artists they love and give artists the tools to succeed as entrepreneurs.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. Together, we’re working to help our diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy.