Financial Analyst II

Overview

Esri is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to serve as a finance business partner to our Marketing divisions. In this role, you will work directly with Marketing leaders and operational stakeholders to connect business plans, resource decisions, and Marketing investments to their financial impact.

The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of Marketing priorities, evaluate financial performance, and provide actionable financial guidance. This requires moving beyond reporting what happened, to explaining why results changed, anticipating future financial implications, and helping business partners align investments and resource decisions with strategic priorities.

This is a relationship-driven corporate finance role for someone who is comfortable working with non-financial leaders, asking thoughtful questions, and translating complex financial information into practical recommendations. Success in this role is measured by the ability to translate financial insight into clear recommendations, influence business decisions, and drive better financial outcomes.

Join our collaborative FP&A team onsite at our campus in Redlands, California.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary FP&A partner to assigned Marketing teams, developing a strong understanding of their strategies, activities, business and financial drivers, and decision needs

Translate Marketing operating plans, programs, staffing assumptions, and investment priorities into budgets and financial forecasts

Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate investments, resource decisions, business assumptions, and alternative courses of action

Analyze performance against plan, identifying the operational drivers behind material variances and changes in outlook

Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and partner with stakeholders to evaluate appropriate actions

Facilitate recurring financial reviews with Marketing stakeholders, clearly communicating performance, outlook, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions

Provide financial guidance and constructive challenge, testing business assumptions and helping stakeholders evaluate whether proposed spending and investments deliver sufficient business value

Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that translate detailed financial analysis into concise conclusions and actionable recommendations

Build trusted relationships across Marketing, Accounting, and Finance to support coordinated planning and informed decision-making

Improve the quality and efficiency of planning, reporting, and financial decision-support processes through standardization, simplification, and automation

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), corporate finance, or a closely related financial role, including direct responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance-to-plan analysis, and business partnership with non-financial stakeholders

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret business needs and connect financial outcomes to operational drivers

Demonstrated experience partnering with non‑financial stakeholders, building trusted relationships, and influencing decisions through financial insights

Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiation, reasoning, problem-solving, and influence

Skilled at developing and presenting executive-level communications and data visualizations that translate business needs and financial analysis into clear, actionable insights

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive financial information

Ability to develop strong interdepartmental and cross-functional working relationships

Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis

Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration with a finance or accounting concentration, or a related field

Recommended Qualifications

Experience supporting Marketing or another commercial function in an FP&A capacity

Experience with enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes and tools

Experience working with SAP

Experience using BI and financial-reporting tools to support management reporting and financial decisions

Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced analytical or business training preferred

Total RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $75,920 USD - $121,680 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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