Senior Manager, Strategic Finance, Sales
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose: economic empowerment. We build technology that increases access and independence for sellers, individuals, and artists around the world. Working at Block means working on and across our brands—Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Spiral, and Proto— in roles that connect, enable, and push all of them forward faster.
We’re remote-first by design and operate with intelligence at the center of everything we do. At Block, you'll be challenged by some of the brightest, most creative minds in the industry and have the tools and autonomy to do the most meaningful work of your career.
The Role
Our Strategic Finance team improves financial and operational decision-making across Square. Our team's core value is trust - we build it by making what is complex simple, and we do it with analysis that is accurate and easy-to-understand. Partners appreciate our insight and trust us to help solve difficult problems. We believe good ideas can come from anywhere, and we'll rely on you to work with others, form intelligent opinions, and present your thoughts to decision-makers and company executives.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance for Sales, Account Management and International this role will support our Internal Sales functions, which guide our largest sellers' journeys onto Square.
You Will
- Serve as a strategic advisor and finance partner to Sales leadership, providing data-driven insights and guidance to inform high-impact business decisions.
- Own and evolve financial operating models that deliver deep visibility into go-to-market (GTM) investments, team productivity, and ROI, enabling smarter resourcing and investment choices.
- Drive GTM efficiency and scalability by partnering with cross-functional leaders to identify emerging trends, key performance indicators, and actionable levers for growth.
- Lead high-impact, ad-hoc strategic analyses that support rapid decision-making and unlock value across all growth functions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Business Intelligence, Marketing, and other teams to assess the financial implications of key initiatives and ensure alignment with company-wide goals.
- Steward operating expense planning and budget processes, ensuring resources are strategically allocated to support Square's long-term priorities and GTM success.
You Have
- 8+ years in strategic or corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting; GTM experience is a plus.
- Experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, using financial analysis and strategic judgment to inform investment decisions and business strategy.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders through crisp storytelling and data-driven recommendations.
- Track record of operating autonomously: defining problems, structuring analyses, and driving to outcomes without clear precedent or a defined playbook.
- Experience leading projects with multiple cross-functional partners in fast-paced environments.
- Mastery of Excel / Google Sheets and comfort with SQL and modern AI-assisted analytics tools.
- Passion for Block’s broader purpose of Economic Empowerment and a commitment to building inclusive financial products.
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, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any 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 an inclusive workplace? Check out our Inclusion & Diversity page
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.
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.
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.
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Every benefit we offer 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 our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we’re helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
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- Tell us a bit about why you're applying to work here. What excited you about this role? optional
- Block's purpose is economic empowerment. Briefly tell us about what that purpose means to you. optional