Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

BlackRock•New York, NY

2d•$130,000 - $173,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This VP-level role sits within the Technology & Operations FP&A team. Tech & Ops is the backbone of BlackRock’s global platform — a diverse team of 4,000+ 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 end‑to‑end 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 decision‑making, 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.

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 project‑based 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 in‑year 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 trade‑off 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
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional qualification a plus

Nice To Haves

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

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 single‑point 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 ad‑hoc 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