Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
About this role
Function Overview:
Finance & Strategy (F&S) is BlackRocks global finance partner delivering insight-driven analysis and financial discipline to support decision-making resource allocation and sustainable growth. Within F&S Corporate Strategy & Development (CS&D) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) form Strategic Finance partnering with senior leadership to guide long-term direction financial performance and enterprise priorities.
The Aladdin & Tech & Ops FP&A team sits within Strategic Finance supporting:
Aladdin - BlackRocks operating system for managing investment portfolios. Aladdin unites data technology and people to enable transparency risk management and informed decision-making across the investment lifecycle
Technology & Operations (Tech & Ops) - the group responsible for the firms worldwide operations across all asset classes and geographies
Position Overview:
This VP-level role sits within the Technology & Operations FP&A team. Tech & Ops is the backbone of BlackRocks global platform a diverse team of 4000 professionals who design build and run the systems that support every aspect of our business. From trade execution to client experience employee enablement to platform innovation we drive operational excellence across the firm. Within Tech & Ops is our Enterprise Services team which is responsible for managing corporate Real Estate Services Enterprise Resilience Workplace Experience and Executive Operations to deliver a safe resilient high-performance workplace and related services. Digital Workplace strives to provide robust and resilient technology solutions to our end users that enhance the employee experience.
This role partners closely with Enterprise Services leadership Digital Workplace leadership and Finance stakeholders to provide endtoend financial oversight cost planning forecasting and performance analysis across operating and investment spend. The successful candidate will lead financial analysis reporting and governance to support disciplined cost management investment decisionmaking and delivery against financial targets. This role requires a highly disciplined commercial thinker with exceptional analytical abilities strong leadership skills and a proven track record in financial analysis and forecasting.
Key responsibilities:
Own FP&A accountability for Enterprise Services and Digital Workplace costs with primary focus on real estate (operating capital and project spend) and technology providing singlepoint accountability for financial outcomes
Establish clear financial ownership expectations and accountability across business and FP&A teams
Ensure disciplined planning forecasting and management of cost bases and investment spend
Implement clear repeatable FP&A processes standards and cadences to reduce reliance on manual intervention and adhoc escalation. Embedding AI capabilities where possible
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key business challenges and opportunities develop actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making
Partner with leadership to develop long-term strategic plans financial targets and performance metrics aligned with business and corporate objectives
Mentor a team of FP&A professionals fostering a culture of collaboration continuous learning and excellence
Provide guidance feedback and coaching to team members to enhance their technical skills business acumen and professional growth
Knowledge and experience requirements:
At least 7 years of FP&A experience within a large complex organization ideally spanning technology operations real estate or other enterprise cost environments
Demonstrated track record of owning and managing large complex cost bases including operating expenses capital expenditure and projectbased investment spend
Proven ability to operate with authority and sound judgment holding senior business stakeholders and finance teams accountable to financial commitments
Deep experience leading planning forecasting and inyear cost management with clear articulation of drivers risks and corrective actions
Strong financial modeling and analytical capability with experience supporting investment decisions scenario analysis and tradeoff discussions
Experience strengthening financial processes controls and ways of working particularly in environments with varying levels of maturity
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly directly and confidently to senior leaders including where challenge and course correction are required
Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles with the ability to identify issues challenge assumptions and ensure appropriate financial treatment of costs and investments
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with planning and reporting tools (e.g. TM1/Cognos) and data visualization platforms (Tableau Power BI) strongly preferred
Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or professional qualification a plus
Competencies:
Able to work effectively in a constantly evolving environment to meet deadlines
Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in their work product
Professional positive demeanor. Collaborative orientation; relationship-builder who is solutions-oriented
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
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 well-being. 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.
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