**Finance and Strategy Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance – Driving Business Growth and Excellence**

Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for strategy and analysis? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same? We're seeking an exceptional Finance and Strategy Senior Analyst to join our Corporate Finance team at Block, a global technology company revolutionizing the way people access the economy. **About Block** At Block, we're building a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity. Our company is comprised of several foundational teams, including People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more. These teams work across business groups and around the globe 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. **Job Summary** As a Finance and Strategy Senior Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and excellence across the company. You will work closely with our Corporate Finance team to improve strategic, financial, and operational decision-making. Your expertise will be essential in developing insights, formulating recommendations, and presenting your thoughts to decision-makers and the executive team. **Key Responsibilities** * Help guide the financial planning process for Block's Corporate Finance team, owning key financial processes, and focusing on P&L consolidations, performance reporting, and financial modeling & analysis. * Become the primary owner of our consolidated financial reporting model and develop a deep understanding of the P&L and flow of finances. * Own topline revenue and gross profit consolidation and reporting to generate company-wide insights while ensuring data and narrative alignment with Business Unit F&S. * Collaborate with Business Technology teams and Corp F&S Data analyst on strategic transformation initiatives to improve accuracy and automate current reporting processes. * Apply expertise of Block's shared services (Foundational Teams) to each of the business units within Block's ecosystem, to analyze each business unit as standalone businesses. * Partner with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Treasury, Foundational F&S, and more. **Role 2: Earnings and Competitive Intelligence Analyst** * Contribute to recurring earnings and management reporting (10-Q/K, Shareholder letter, intro remarks, guidance ranges) in partnership with accounting and investor relations. * Partner with investor relations, corporate development, accounting, and other F&S strategic leads to drive competitive insights about Block and its peers. * Support ad-hoc strategic deep dives during the annual strategy reviews. * Work closely with Consolidations and Reporting analysts to generate earnings-related reports and analysis. * Gain a deep understanding of Block's strategy and operations. * Assist with framing the Long Range Plan (LRP) and Rule of 40 investment framework across F&S and guidance org. **Qualifications** * 2-4 years of experience working in Corporate Strategy/FP&A, or at a top-tier Investment Banking or Consulting firm. * A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or other relevant field. * Strong analytical skills and excellent proficiency in financial modeling (be prepared for an Excel-based case study) with effective communication skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * High level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results and having impact, deep interest in problem-solving. * Experience with analytics tools (Hyperion/Oracle/SAP) and data visualization tools (Tableau) preferred. * Exceptional judgment and maturity, including an ability to execute independently and work with team members of all levels. * Basic understanding of the payments industry and a commitment to Block's purpose of Economic Empowerment. **Even Better** * Experience with SQL. * Experience with BI tools, including Tableau and Looker. **What We Offer** * A competitive salary, determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. * Full-time employee benefits, including: + 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, 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 * Eligibility 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. **Why Join Block?** * We're a global technology company with a focus on financial services, building tools to help more people access the economy. * We're committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. * We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis. * We're proud to be a part of the Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) family, which includes Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. **How to Apply** If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together. Apply for this job