Senior Finance & Strategy Analyst @ Block
placeHybrid
attach_money $130,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 4 hours ago
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About Block
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the purpose of economic empowerment. Our foundational teams work across business groups and around the globe to support People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more.
Role Overview
The Senior Finance & Strategy Analyst at Block Corporate Finance will drive forecasting cycles, enable capital allocation decisions, and provide analytical support to solve business challenges. This role partners closely with the entire Finance & Strategy organization to lead financial reviews, create compelling analysis, and communicate with senior leadership and board members.
You Will
- Provide financial planning and analysis support across multiple functions.
- Lead Operating Expenses consolidations and reviews with senior leadership.
- Create analyses that facilitate clear decision-making.
- Evaluate performance and identify risks or opportunities.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Business Intelligence, and other departments.
- Support communications to board members and executive staff.
You Have
- 3+ years of experience with excellent financial modeling and partnership skills.
- Experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, consulting, investment banking or similar.
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL/Hyperion is a plus.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for varied audiences.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Technologies We Use and Teach
- Financial Planning Systems: Hyperion, Oracle Procurement, Workday
- Modeling & Analysis: Advanced Excel, Google Sheets, SQL
- Data & Reporting: Tableau, Looker, and internal systems
- Collaboration Tools: Google Workspace, Slack, internal Block platforms
Key skills/competency
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Excel
- SQL
- Corporate Finance
- Analysis
- FP&A
- Presentation
- Budgeting
- Strategy
How to Get Hired at Block
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight financial modeling and analysis strength.
- Research Block: Understand their economic empowerment mission.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize FP&A, corporate finance roles.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on Excel and SQL tools.
- Practice clear communication: Prepare case studies for interviews.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review advanced Excel functions and formulas.
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Practice SQL queries for data extraction.
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Study financial modeling case studies.
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Understand Hyperion and Oracle systems.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Explain handling tight deadlines under pressure.
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Share an example of financial risk analysis.
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Discuss adapting to company change.
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