Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

About this role

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization plays an important role as trusted business partner to functions across BlackRock, supporting all analysis, reporting, and business planning needs. We guide and produce budgets and short and long-range forecasts; build 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 Associate-level position is a key member of 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 several groups across Finance & Strategy, partners with the business to shape growth plans and build financial forecasts that inform business decisions on sales prioritization and resource allocations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading special projects, developing senior-level presentations, performing data analysis and visualization, and building models to support strategic decision-making processes within the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical abilities, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in financial analysis and forecasting. 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

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports for senior management; optimize reporting and develop innovative ways to assess business performance
• Lead and coordinate MASS budgeting, forecasting, and operational processes; provide actionable financial insights
• Partner with leadership to develop long-term strategic plans, financial targets, and performance metrics aligned with business and corporate objectives
• Participate in and/or drive various special projects related to financial analysis, market research, competitor landscape, and strategic planning initiatives
• Create high-quality presentations and executive summaries for senior leadership, communicate results clearly through cohesive narratives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Controllers, HR, IR, Corporate Strategy) to identify challenges and opportunities, develop actionable insights, and drive strategic decision-making

Knowledge and experience requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or other quantitative field
• At least 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in an analytical and/or planning role
• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Extensive knowledge in financial modeling, data analysis, and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms; familiarity with TM1/Cognos a plus
• Ability to decompose complex problems and formulate a structured approach to finding solutions
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and present ideas both in written presentations and orally to senior leadership
• Proven track record in successfully navigating a large organization

Competencies

• Team player with a strong work ethic
• A problem-solver who is comfortable developing relationships with stakeholders across the organization
• Able to work effectively under pressure and in a constantly evolving environment to meet deadlines
• History of effective multi-tasking, expectations setting, and escalation of issues where appropriate
• Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in their work product
• Organized with strong follow-through and execution

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$100,000.00 - USD$130,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 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 p