Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job description

DescriptionAbout this role. About this role: The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team is seeking an Associate to join its team in New York partnering with the Liquidity team. The FP&A team enables BlackRock to achieve its business goals by delivering insights to business partners, developing and presenting effective business plans, implementing resource allocation decisions, and leading overall business performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead all FP&A activities for Liquidity including managing and mentoring a team of 1. Lead monthly forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, etc. Run the annual planning process; actively update the budget based on changing market conditions including how interest rates impact firm financials. Create a cohesive story around results and present data in a simple and clear manner. Communicate results to senior management monthly. Develop a thoughtful, strategic partnership with senior business leaders, updating on risks and opportunities. Drive operational improvements for monthly forecasts and reporting. Be a change agent. Continuously look for ways to enhance reporting with forward-looking and insightful information. Role requires significant interaction at all levels of the organization and across multiple functions and businesses. Role requires significant interaction with Finance, including Controllers, MII team and Human Resources colleagues across BlackRock globally. Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (graduate degree a plus) with preference for quantitative degree. 4 to 5 years of experience in a financial services firm experience with Liquidity a plus. Experience budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Ability to develop a deep understanding of the business and its key drivers. Ability to deliver in a fast paced environment and meet multiple demands simultaneously. Able to work effectively at all levels of a highly matrixed organization and forge positive relationships with team members, managers, and senior executives. Validated experience as a successful finance business partner. Prior experience leading teams is required. Understanding of accounting principles and guidelines. Strong technical financial skills. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and analytical tool skills. Proficiency with Essbase/Hyperion or TM1 Cognos a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. 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. 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. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com || | | LinkedIn: 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.