Job description

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 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! Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.

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

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