Financial Analyst I

Blackhawk Network (BHN) is the leader in global branded payment technologies. We strengthen relationships between brands and their customers, employees, and partners by transforming transactions into connections. BHN’s portfolio includes: Gift Card & eGift products, promotions and distribution that grow revenue faster; Rewards & Incentives that build loyalty and acquisition and are integrated into today’s leading platforms; and Payments that enable businesses and customers to access and disburse funds in convenient and innovative ways. BHN’s network spans across the globe with over 400,000 consumer touchpoints. Learn more at BHN.com.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic recent graduate to join our team as a Financial Analyst to directly support the Corporate FP&A and Finance Systems teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to dive into a comprehensive two-year rotational program where you’ll gain hands-on experience in both corporate FP&A and finance systems, then as part of a business Finance team. You’ll learn the basics of key corporate finance elements including reporting & analysis, finance systems, revenue & expense management, pricing, and much more.

The candidate should be highly committed to quality, efficiency, and teamwork in supporting finance goals and initiatives while working in a fast-paced environment. The position will report to the Director of Finance.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following: 

• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support strategic planning and business decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial models to analyze and project company financial performance.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather data, prepare financial reports, and present findings to management.
• Monitor financial metrics and KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in budgeting and variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational efficiency and growth initiatives.
• Utilize Oracle and other financial software tools to manage and analyze data.
• Prepare variance reports and in-depth analysis on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, including collaboration with business partners and Accounting to provide insights on financial performance.
• Champion continuous improvement of various financial reporting and planning processes through cross-functional partnership.
• Perform ad-hoc operational and strategic analyses as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in financial analysis or related coursework.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and excellent attention to detail.
• Cross-functional teamwork, collaboration and strong oral and written communication skills; comfort interfacing professionally with other teams.

Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays throughout 2024, 1 hour of sick pay accrual for every 30 hours worked, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees. 

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104.