About this role

Team Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a critical role as trusted partner to businesses across BlackRock, supporting all analysis, reporting, and business planning needs. We produce budgets and forecasts; create and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; and deliver economic insight into the relationships between costs and revenues to improve the financial success of the business going forward. We are a valued and critical component of the management function, working at all levels of BlackRock to provide both a broad and deep understanding of the firm’s financial position and opportunities.

Position Overview:

This VP-level position leads the FP&A team partnering with the Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions (MASS) business, a strategic growth priority area for BlackRock. The FP&A team works closely with the MASS business and groups across Finance and Strategy to craft growth plans and develop financial forecasts to guide business decisions. The role entails leading special projects, crafting senior-level presentations, conducting analysis, creating data visualizations, and developing strategic decision-making models. Candidates should have proven quantitative and analytical skills, be able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities, clearly communicate results orally and in writing, and should be strong problem solvers.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive various special projects related to financial analysis, market research, competitor landscape, and planning initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to develop long-term strategic plans, financial targets, and goals aligned with business and corporate objectives.
• Develop high-quality presentations and executive summaries for senior leadership, supplemented by fellow FP&A team inputs and analyses.
• Communicate complex financial concepts and insights clearly, concisely, and compellingly to facilitate understanding and alignment among stakeholders.
• Identify key business challenges and apply sophisticated visualization tools and techniques to enhance data-driven decision-making processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, encouraging a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and excellence.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Controllers, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Strategy) and Finance teams in advancing projects and managing the business.

Knowledge and experience requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in the financial services or technology sector, preferably at a premier asset manager, investment bank, public accounting or consulting firm or innovative technology organization. 
• Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in written presentations and orally to senior management.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams.
• Proven track record of navigating a large, complex organization.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms; familiarity with TM1/Cognos/Planning Analytics a plus.
• Proven expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook.

Competencies

• Able to work optimally in a constantly evolving environment in order to meet targets.
• Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in work product.
• Professional, positive demeanor; collaborative orientation; relationship-builder who is an excellent problem solver.
• Organized approach with strong follow-through and ability to get things done.

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $173,500. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.