Finance - Corporate FP&A, Associate
About The Position
The Global Financial Planning & Analysis Group performs analyses and financial reporting of Firmwide results and originates and executes strategic Firm initiatives. The team works closely with Blackstone management to perform corporate finance analyses. Prepare, consolidate, and analyze Blackstone’s financial forecast and weekly reporting for senior management Prepare, collect, consolidate, and analyze Blackstone’s financial results as part of quarterly earnings process Conduct financial analysis on Blackstone’s business units and corporate groups Financial modeling / valuation analysis Draft presentations and memorandums for senior management Partner with Business Finance and Investor Relations teams for client and investor meetings and inquiries Implement new processes/systems creating operational efficiencies and reporting enhancements Prepare quarterly board and audit committee packages, analyst call materials, and SMD presentations Aid in the preparation of strategic plans, budgets, and new business analyses Conduct research on competitors’ earnings and financial analyses Provide analysis and support to the CFO and management on an ad hoc basis Special projects in support of Blackstone’s businesses
Requirements
- 4+ years of related experience
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Strong academic record
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills
- Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong presentation skills
- Works well in a dynamic environment and handles multiple projects while prioritizing deliverables and meeting deadlines
- Works effectively in a team environment; proactive and takes initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- A desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment with a positive attitude
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Effective at building professional relationships with internal and external counterparties
Nice To Haves
- FP&A, management reporting, or advisory services experience preferred
- experience with Essbase, Anaplan, or Tableau a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare, consolidate, and analyze Blackstone’s financial forecast and weekly reporting for senior management
- Prepare, collect, consolidate, and analyze Blackstone’s financial results as part of quarterly earnings process
- Conduct financial analysis on Blackstone’s business units and corporate groups
- Financial modeling / valuation analysis
- Draft presentations and memorandums for senior management
- Partner with Business Finance and Investor Relations teams for client and investor meetings and inquiries
- Implement new processes/systems creating operational efficiencies and reporting enhancements
- Prepare quarterly board and audit committee packages, analyst call materials, and SMD presentations
- Aid in the preparation of strategic plans, budgets, and new business analyses
- Conduct research on competitors’ earnings and financial analyses
- Provide analysis and support to the CFO and management on an ad hoc basis
- Special projects in support of Blackstone’s businesses
Benefits
- comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
- paid time off
- life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
