Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

About this role

Function Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is critical to helping senior managers understand the business of investment management at BlackRock. We guide and produce budgets, short- and long-range forecasts; build and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; 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 part of the FP&A team supporting the Aladdin business, a top strategic growth priority for BlackRock providing sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management, trading, and operations tools on a single platform to power informed decision-making. The FP&A team works closely with the Aladdin business and groups across Finance and Strategy to craft growth plans and financial forecasts to guide business decisions. The role entails leading special projects, crafting senior-level presentations, conducting data analysis and visualization, and developing strategic decision-making models. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and a successful background in financial analysis and forecasting.

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, board meetings, and investor relations, 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.
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning efforts.
• Manage relationships with Central Finance, Accounting and Human Resources, as needed, on key objectives

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
• Experience with accounting processes including reconciliation, ledger/trial balances, income analysis, accounting elections or accounting interfaces/reporting.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record to work/navigate in a large organization
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms; familiarity with TM1/Cognos a plus.
• Proven expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook; advanced /in Excel; experience with TM1 / Cognos a plus.

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 their work product
• Professional, positive demeanor. Collaborative orientation; relationship-builder who is an excellent problem solver
• Organized with strong follow through and execution

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 t