Financial Analyst II

About the job

Overview This position provides a unique opportunity to engage in an analytical environment, leverage business intelligence processes and interfacing with various departments within Finance and Accounting and across the company.

The Financial Analyst supports Esri’s Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by delivering high-quality financial analysis, performance diagnostics, and forward-looking insights that enable informed decision-making. This role operates at the intersection of finance, data, and business, partnering closely with leadership to translate financial results into actionable recommendations.

Join our busy, collaborative team onsite at our campus in Redlands, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support reporting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Produce standardized monthly and quarterly performance-to-plan analyses, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling and in-depth analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Design and deliver management-ready reports, dashboards, and summaries that clearly communicate financial results and trends
• Support continuous improvement of reporting processes through automation, data simplification, and improved data structures
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to non-financial stakeholders by translating complex financial information into clear, actionable narratives

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant experience in financial planning and analysis
• Strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and connect financial outcomes to operational drivers
• Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, problem solving, and influence
• Skilled at developing and presenting executive-level communications and data visualization
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display good judgment
• 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, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working with SAP
• Experience with financial reporting, BI, or analytics tools
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and planning methodologies and tools
• Progress toward or completion of CFA or CPA certification

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: $72,800 USD - $116,480 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!