Green Dot Corporation
Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A
Los Angeles, California · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$1,193 more — $95,493 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $95,493 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Financial and Investment Analysts" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Financial and Investment Analysts (13-2051) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This position is open only to candidates who can work in the following approved location:
- Interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders; adapt messaging for executive audiences.
- Provides creative and effective solutions to complex financial issues, leveraging a deep understanding of finance, accounting, treasury, and business operations.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and enhance complex, multi-driver financial models supporting revenue, expense, headcount, capital, and cash flow forecasting
- 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.
- 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.
- We're Here to Support You-Accommodations Upon Request
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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear narratives for executive audiences.
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Nice to have
- 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.
- Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
- Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates.
- We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity.
Compensation
- The targeted base salary for this position is $94,300 to $141,500 per year.
- The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.
- 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.
Company info
- We're looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone's fingertips.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.
- Work Authorization Requirement At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices.
Visa & Work Authorization
- However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
This listing is sourced directly from Green Dot Corporation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.