Strategy and Planning Manager

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
The Strategy & Planning team, part of Block's Business Operations function, helps set the company's strategic direction and builds the systems, processes, and rhythms that drive operational excellence. We partner closely with senior leadership to translate complex goals into coordinated action, enabling Block to scale and execute its mission of economic empowerment. As a senior Individual Contributor on the Strategy & Planning team, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to executives and senior leadership, owning company-wide planning, evolving critical operating rhythms, and driving the decisions that shape Block's strategic direction and investments.
You Will

• Own, design, and continuously evolve Block's company-wide strategic planning and goal-setting processes
• Build and scale tools and resources to improve company-wide processes and operating rhythms (e.g., business reviews, exec meetings, board updates, all-hands)
• Translate strategic priorities into a sustainable operating model, leveraging automation and tooling to create consistent execution at scale
• Act as a cross-function thought-partner with senior leaders across Finance, Strategy, Biz Ops, People, and Product to drive alignment, deliver projects, and unblock critical decisions
• Deliver decision-ready analysis, frameworks, and recommendations that determine resource allocation and headcount strategy
• Own executive-level communication of Block's strategy and progress, crafting clear, compelling narratives for the Board, investors, leadership, and employees
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new business opportunities and risks; develop business cases and ensure smooth execution of approved initiatives
• Distill complex, ambiguous concepts into clear, actionable stories that drive understanding, alignment, and action

You Have

• 7-9+ years working in corporate strategy, business operations, or consulting roles, with experience operating in complex, cross-functional environments at scale (Investment Banking / Corporate Finance experience welcome, but not sufficient on its own)
• Proven track record owning (not just supporting) company-wide planning, goal setting, prioritization, and resource allocation processes, with clear accountability for outcomes
• Hands-on experience using AI to meaningfully change and automate how work gets done-scaling insight, improving efficiency, or building repeatable systems
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders through judgment, data, and clear communication in ambiguous or high-stakes environments
• Comfort operating with VP, SVP, or C-suite stakeholders, including navigating disagreement and tradeoffs
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data in SQL or Excel into clear, decision-ready insights in Google Slides, Figma, or Mode Dashboards-not just analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and curiosity about Block's products, ecosystem, and mission of economic empowerment

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$180,000 - $270,000 USD
Zone B:
$171,000 - $256,600 USD
Zone C:
$162,000 - $243,000 USD
Zone D:
$153,000 - $229,600 USD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.