Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

DescriptionAbout this roleFunction Overview:The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is critical to helping senior managers understand the business of investment management at BlackRock. We advise and produce budgets, short and long range forecasts; create and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; 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 VP-level role sits within the Americas FP&A team which covers three sales organizations - US Wealth Advisory, Retirement Group, Americas Institutional Business - along with the affiliated executive platform and its specialized fundraising organization. The combined Americas client businesses represent a majority of BlackRock's book of business, includes some of our largest client relationships and presents the FP&A team the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, stimulating environment. The candidate will be responsible for leading a small team to deliver the financial planning and analysis activities for the US Wealth Advisory business leadership team. The individual will be an inspiring manager with the ability to articulate and deliver business insights and reporting to senior leaders. The candidate will be responsible for developing strong business partnering relationships that influence business decision making processes. This person will be a strong critical thinker with the ability to challenge perceived norms and drive forward key projects within a complex matrix organization.Key responsibilities:

Lead FP&A activities and outputs for the US Wealth Advisory business leadership team

Foster and develop strong business partnering relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to the business leadership team

Manage a team of 2 individuals to deliver regular reporting, analysis and insight to US Wealth Advisory

Develop detailed budget and forecast models to drive high quality decision-making and closely monitor business performance

Lead team-wide projects including financial modeling, resource optimization and the delivery of automated solutions for reporting

Develop and present periodic financial reports to US Wealth Advisory and Finance leadership

Lead the evolution of the team's reporting, developing new approaches to critically assess the performance of the business

Manage relationships with Central Finance, Accounting and Human Resources, as needed, on key deliverables

Knowledge and experience requirements:

7+ years of experience in the financial services sector, preferably at a top-tier asset manager, investment bank, public accounting or consulting firm. Preferably with exposure to wealth-related business (either with a distributor or manufacturer of pooled product)

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

Proven experience leading team

Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to work/navigate in a large organization

Solid proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; advanced /in Excel; experience with TM1 / Cognos a plus.

Strong academics including bachelor's degree

Personal qualities:

Able to work effectively under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines

Focused attention to detail and high standards for quality and accuracy in his/her work product

Professional, positive demeanor. Collegial orientation; relationship-builder who is solutions-oriented

Organized with strong follow through and execution

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $170,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.Our benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock's 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 BlackRockAt 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 children's 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. It's why we're 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 (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrockBlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.