About Block Inc.
Block Inc., previously known as Square, is a company built on many foundational teams, all united by a single purpose – economic empowerment. The blocks that form the foundational teams include People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more. These teams provide support and guidance at the corporate level, working 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 to see them all, we need different perspectives. This is where you come in. Bring your unique perspective to Block Inc.
The Role
Block Inc. is expanding its financial-services footprint through new product launches and international growth. The Square Banking business – capturing Loans, Checking, Savings, Debit Card, and Instant Transfers – sits at the heart of this mission by helping sellers manage their cash flow needs and move their money with confidence.
The company is currently seeking a Finance & Strategy Senior Manager to serve as the CFO-like partner for Square Banking’s products. This role demands deep analytical rigor and strategic vision to guide investment decisions, shape product roadmaps, and influence senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Design, and Go-to-Market teams. Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and the confidence to drive change even when playbooks don’t exist.
This role requires an experienced people leader who can guide, develop, and inspire a medium-sized team of high-performing finance professionals to deliver analytical rigor and strategic insight. The role reports to the Director of Strategic Finance for Square’s US Payments and Banking products.
Block Inc. offers remote work options and has offices across the US, except for Alaska.
Responsibilities
As a Finance & Strategy Senior Manager, you will:
- Act as the key Strategic Finance partner for Square Banking products.
- Lead strategic planning by translating market trends, competitive intelligence, and internal data into investment theses and product priorities.
- Directly influence product strategy and insights that drive long-term growth.
- Model unit economics and scenario analyses that clarify trade-offs and unlock new revenue or margin opportunities.
- And much more.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years in corporate or strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting.
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of 3-5 individuals.
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through crisp storytelling and data-driven recommendations.
- And much more.
Block Inc.’s Commitment to Fairness
Block Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. The company is committed to an inclusive interview experience, providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants with needed accommodations are encouraged to share this with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
Compensation
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.
Use of AI in Hiring Process
Block Inc. may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and the company handles all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
Benefits at Block Inc.
Every benefit offered by Block Inc. is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of the company’s offerings.
Final Words
Block Inc. builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of its brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Together, Block Inc. is helping build a financial system that is open to everyone. Join the Block Inc. team and play a pivotal role in this transformative journey. For more details, you can check the original job post here.
