Esri is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to serve as a finance business partner to our Marketing divisions.
Key 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, negotiati on , reasoning, problem - solving, and influence
Skilled at developing and presenting executive-level communications and data visualization s 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
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 , CP A, CFA , or e quivalen t adv anced analyt ical or business training pre ferred
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Benefits & Perks
Esri’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.