Financial Planning Analysis Director

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is critical to our strategy for profitable growth. The team shapes longterm objectives for growth and scale; guides nearterm objectives resource allocations and budgets; analyzes business metrics to identify growth and scale opportunities; and brings insights to help successfully manage our financial objectives amidst a dynamic business environment. We are at the center of the firm working across all levels of BlackRock to provide both a broad and deep understanding of the firms financial position and opportunities.

Role Description

Within the FP&A group BlackRock is seeking a director to join the Finance Information & Analytics (FI&A) Team in Mumbai.

The FI&A team operates with a Center of Excellence (CoE) model and is responsible for efficient thoughtful and scalable production to meet operational excellence deliver highvalue business insights through frontend visualization tools application of modelling and analytics to generate new insights at scale engage with technology partners to accelerate data and process transformation. The group is also responsible for engaging with business partners to advise and offer expertise on the fundamental building blocks of how we manage the firm and report our financials.

As part of the FI&A Team the individual will be an inspiring leader with the ability to articulate and deliver business insights and reporting for Firm Reporting & Analytics team. The role will be responsible for firms forecast budget and longterm planning processes as well as strategic projects investment and growth priorities and analytics (using different types of financial and business metrics to generate insights for the most senior leaders at the firm). The candidate will also be responsible for developing strong business partnering relationships that influence decision making. This person will be a strong critical thinker with the ability to challenge perceived norms and drive forward key CoE priorities/projects within a complex matrix organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Foster and develop strong business partnering relationships becoming a trusted advisor to the business and FP&A stakeholders

• Manage a high performing team to deliver regular reporting analysis and insight

• Own the creation and management of financial models to provide accurate and timely insights into business performance and support more robust longterm planning

• Conduct in depth analysis of financial results highlighting key drivers and present findings in a clear and concise manner appropriate for senior leadership

• Oversee periodic financial reports (i.e. weekly monthly quarterly) for senior management; includes quarterly earnings support Board of Directors presentations and firm forecast / budget

• Collaborate with business managers and leaders to manage budgets forecasts and provide leadership on expense tracking and control

• Identify and drive operational improvement opportunities contribute to the implementation of standard processes

• Partner with Corporate Strategy and Senior business leaders on strategic projects competitor briefs and providing analytic support for key metrics and trends

• Be handson in executing the key priorities along with the people manager responsibilities

• Collaborate with crossfunctional partners (including Controllers Global Product Solutions Investment teams) and other Finance teams

• Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment coaching and developing team members

Skills & Qualifications:

• MBA with proven experience 14 years) in the financial services or technology sector preferably at a premier asset manager consulting firm or innovative technology organization with FP&A experience preferred

• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; advanced excel and financial modelling skills

• Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 and visualization tools a plus (e.g. PowerBI Tableau)

• Ability to articulate and present ideas both written presentations and orally to senior management

• Demonstrated team leadership ability

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects with crossfunctional stakeholders

• Strong quantitative and problemsolving skills

• Collaborative teamoriented serviceoriented solutionsoriented

• Ability to deliver in fast paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands

• Detail oriented and highly analytical individual who strives for excellence

• High levels of selfmotivation multitask and willing to respectfully challenge the status quo

• Professional positive demeanor; collaborative orientation; relationshipbuilder

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

BlackRocks 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 wellbeing. Our clients and the people they serve are saving for retirement paying for their childrens 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. Its why were 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 @blackrock Twitter: @blackrock LinkedIn: is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age disability family status gender identity race religion sex sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.