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.

This position can sit in any of Block’s office locations and is eligible for full-time work from home/remote within the US.

Finance & Strategy is responsible for improving strategic, financial and operational decision-making across the company. Our team’s core value is trust – we build it by making what is complex simple, and with analysis that is accurate and easy-to-understand. Business partners appreciate our insight and trust us to help them solve difficult problems across the company. At Block we believe that good ideas can come from anywhere, and we’ll trust you to collaborate with others, form intelligent opinions, and present your thoughts to decision-makers and the executive team.

We are looking for a Finance & Strategy Senior Analyst, reporting to the Corporate Finance & Strategy Manager. This position will sit across Block’s business unit ecosystem and provide support to the Finance teams within Block. This position will interface with other Finance & Strategy team members to develop an intimate understanding of the overall business, as well as multiple different operating models. Insights are developed through frequent cross functional communication and coordination with our partners, and formulating how each of Block’s business units would operate as stand alone businesses. 

We have two distinct roles on the Corporate F&S team: Please note that candidates will initially apply to the general position and will be assessed for both roles in the final round.

Role 1: Corporate Consolidations and Topline Analyst

You will:

• 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 stand alone businesses.

• Partner with cross functional teams including, but not limited to, Accounting, Treasury, Foundational F&S 

Role 2: Earnings and Competitive Intelligence Analyst:

You will:

• 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 

• 2-4+ years experience working in Corporate Strategy/FP&A, or at a top tier Investment Banking or Consulting firm. We are looking for candidates that have worked in a high-growth environment, performing complex modeling and analysis

• 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 Blocks purpose of Economic Empowerment

Even Better: 

• Experience with SQL

• Experience with BI tools including Tableau and 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 $111,700 - USD $167,500
Zone B: USD $103,800 - USD $155,800
Zone C: USD $98,200 - USD $147,400
Zone D: USD $89,400 - USD $134,000

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.

US and Canada EEOC Statement

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, 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.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

We’ve noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where individuals are sending fake job offer emails. Contact from any of our recruiters or employees will always come from an email address ending with @block.xyz, @squareup.com, @tidal.com, or @afterpay.com, @clearpay.co.uk.

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.

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.