The Strategic Finance Manager will lead strategic and financial planning for Cash App Banking products, influencing product strategy through data-driven insights, while managing cross-functional initiatives to drive business growth.
The Role
"Banking our customers" is one of Cash App's top business priorities. Our mission is to make Cash app the primary bank of choice and redefine what banking means for millions of customers.
We're looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to serve as the CFO-like partner for Cash App Banking's products, including Cash App Card, Free Overdraft Coverage, and Savings. You will combine deep analytical rigor with strategic vision to guide investment decisions, shape product roadmaps, and influence senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Investor Relations teams. This is a highly visible role that requires comfort navigating ambiguity, defining structure, and driving outcomes across cross-functional teams.
You Will
You Have
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
Full-time employee benefits include the following:
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.
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.
Zone A:
$135,200 - $202,800 USD
Zone B:
$125,800 - $188,600 USD
Zone C:
$119,000 - $178,400 USD
Zone D:
$108,200 - $162,200 USD
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.
Contact us at [email protected] with hiring practice or data usage questions.
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.
"Banking our customers" is one of Cash App's top business priorities. Our mission is to make Cash app the primary bank of choice and redefine what banking means for millions of customers.
We're looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to serve as the CFO-like partner for Cash App Banking's products, including Cash App Card, Free Overdraft Coverage, and Savings. You will combine deep analytical rigor with strategic vision to guide investment decisions, shape product roadmaps, and influence senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Investor Relations teams. This is a highly visible role that requires comfort navigating ambiguity, defining structure, and driving outcomes across cross-functional teams.
You Will
- Lead cross-functional initiatives from problem framing through recommendation and execution, collaborating with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams.
- Influence product strategy and investment decisions through data-driven insights that unlock long-term growth.
- Own strategic and financial planning for Banking products, developing models, forecasts, and frameworks that guide business and product strategy.
- Shape executive decision-making by distilling complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives.
- Drive visibility into business performance and growth by transforming data into clear, actionable insights and materials for senior stakeholders.
- Mentor and support teammates, fostering analytical rigor, storytelling excellence, and strategic thinking across Strategic Finance.
You Have
- 5+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in investment banking or private equity and 2+ years in strategic finance or related functions.
- Experience operating autonomously - defining problems, structuring analyses, and driving recommendations to completion.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; mastery of Excel / Google Sheets (SQL experience a plus).
- A strategic, curious mindset - able to connect the dots between data, product performance, and business outcomes.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Passion for Cash App's mission to build accessible, inclusive financial products that empower individuals.
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
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.
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.
Zone A:
$135,200 - $202,800 USD
Zone B:
$125,800 - $188,600 USD
Zone C:
$119,000 - $178,400 USD
Zone D:
$108,200 - $162,200 USD
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.
Contact us at [email protected] with hiring practice or data usage questions.
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.
Top Skills
Excel
Google Sheets
SQL
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