Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A

Green Dot Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $94,300 - $141,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance. This position is open only to candidates who can work in the following approved location: Los Angeles, CA (West LA office). The Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A is a fully-qualified, seasoned individual contributor responsible for driving Green Dot's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business-partnering activities. This role leverages deep expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic decision support to influence business outcomes and shape enterprise-level financial performance. As a P4 professional, the incumbent works on complex issues requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors, exercises independent judgment in selecting methods and techniques, and serves as a subject matter expert to business partners across the organization. This role does not have direct reports but is expected to lead cross-functional workstreams, mentor less-experienced analysts, and represent FP&A in senior-level discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field with 7+ years of related FP&A or corporate finance experience; or Master's degree with 4+ years
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel (advanced modeling, Power Query, complex formulas) and PowerPoint for executive-ready deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of EPM/planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, Oracle EPM, Hyperion, OneStream) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Workday Financials).
• Track record of process improvement, automation, and adoption of modern FP&A tools and AI-enabled analytics.
• Proficiency with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and comfort working with large, complex data sets; SQL a plus.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining three-statement financial models, driver-based operating models, and scenario analyses.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, financial statement mechanics, and internal controls (SOX).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear narratives for executive audiences.
• Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality output under tight timelines.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CFA, or CPA
• Prior FP&A experience in financial services, fintech, banking, or payments industry.
• Experience supporting a public company, private equity-owned business, or through a transaction (M&A, carve-out, IPO).
• Familiarity with financial value-based performance metric s such as revenue, contribution, and cash flow
• Experience partnering with HR on workforce planning, labor cost modeling, and headcount reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, consolidation, and analysis of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, long-range plans, and monthly management reporting for assigned business units or enterprise functions.
• Build, maintain, and enhance complex, multi-driver financial models supporting revenue, expense, headcount, capital, and cash flow forecasting; ensure models are scalable, auditable, and aligned with actuals.
• Partner directly with senior business leaders to translate strategic priorities into financial plans, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions that improve financial performance.
• Deliver insightful variance analyses (actuals vs. plan, forecast, prior year) and prepare executive-ready commentary, dashboards, and presentations for the CFO, executive leadership, and Board-level reviews.
• Own end-to-end monthly close support activities for assigned areas, including accruals guidance, expense reviews, allocations, and management reporting deliverables in partnership with Accounting.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools, and reporting — including automation, enhanced use of the EPM/planning platform, and adoption of AI-enabled analytics to reduce cycle time and elevate insight quality.
• Support capital allocation decisions, business case development, ROI/NPV analysis, and pricing or investment reviews for new initiatives, vendor decisions, and organizational changes.
• Serve as a thought partner on workforce planning, labor cost management, and headcount reporting in coordination with HR and business owners.
• Interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders; adapt messaging for executive audiences.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects such as system implementations, ERP/EPM upgrades, organizational restructures, M&A integration, and post-transaction reporting readiness.
• Mentor P1–P3 analysts, review their deliverables, and help develop team capability, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory guidance in all analyses and reporting.

Benefits

• Structured hybrid work environment (minimum 3 days in office)
• Occasional extended hours during month-end close, quarter-end, budget, and forecast cycles.
• Limited travel (<10%) may be required for business reviews or team meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level