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, 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   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 , CP A, CFA , or e quivalen t adv anced  analyt ical or  business  training   pre ferred   #LI-JH2  #LI-Onsite Total Rewards 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. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $75,920 — $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 pro