Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

BlackRock • New York, NY

17d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with TM1/Cognos a plus

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

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees