Strategic Finance and FP&A, Director

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is critical to our strategy for profitable growth. The team shapes long-term objectives for growth and scale; guides near-term objectives, resource allocations and budgets; analyzes business metrics to identify growth and scale opportunities; and brings insights to help successfully manage our financial objectives amidst a dynamic business environment. We are at the center of the firm, working across all levels of BlackRock to provide both a broad and deep understanding of the firm’s financial position and opportunities.

Role Description

Within the FP&A group, BlackRock is seeking a director to join the Finance Information & Analytics (FI&A) Team in Mumbai.

The FI&A team operates with a Center of Excellence (CoE) model and is responsible for efficient, thoughtful, and scalable production to meet operational excellence, deliver high-value business insights through front-end visualization tools, application of modelling and analytics to generate new insights at scale, engage with technology partners to accelerate data and process transformation. The group is also responsible for engaging with business partners to advise and offer expertise on the fundamental building blocks of how we manage the firm and report our financials.

As part of the FI&A Team, the individual will be an inspiring leader with the ability to articulate and deliver business insights and reporting for the Firm Reporting & Analytics team. The role will be responsible for firm’s forecast, budget, and long-term planning processes, as well as strategic projects, investment and growth priorities, and analytics (using different types of financial and business metrics to generate insights for the most senior leaders at the firm). The candidate will also be responsible for developing strong business partnering relationships that influence decision making. This person will be a strong critical thinker with the ability to challenge perceived norms and drive forward key CoE priorities/projects within a complex matrix organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Foster and develop strong business partnering relationships, becoming a trusted advisor to the business and FP&A stakeholders

• Develop and maintain financial models to provide accurate and timely insights into business performance, robust long-term planning, and scenario analysis

• Partner with corporate strategy and senior business leaders on strategic projects, competitor briefs and ad hoc analysis on potential M&A, partnerships, or other ventures

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial results highlighting key drivers and present analysis in a clear and concise manner appropriate for senior leadership

• Oversee periodic financial reports (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly) for senior management; includes quarterly earnings support, Board of Directors presentations, and firm forecast / budget

• Collaborate with business managers and leaders to manage budgets, forecasts, and provide leadership on expense tracking and control

• Delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to influence key business decisions

• Drive enhancement, automation, and scalability in processes and reporting

• Manage a high-performing team, providing mentorship and clear direction to drive excellence

• Be hands-on in executing the key priorities along with the people manager responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and other Finance teams

• Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment, coaching and developing team members

Skills & Qualifications:

• MBA, with strong commercial mindset and proven experience (14+ years) in the financial services or technology sector, preferably at a premier asset manager, consulting firm, banking, or innovative technology organization with FP&A experience preferred

• Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; advanced excel

• Strong command of data analytics, financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning

• Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 and visualization tools a plus (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)

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

• Demonstrated team leadership ability

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects and transformation efforts

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills

• Collaborative, team-oriented, service-oriented, solutions-oriented

• Ability to deliver in fast paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple demands

• Meticulous and highly analytical individual who strives for excellence

• High levels of self-motivation, multi-task and willing to respectfully challenge the status quo

• Professional, positive demeanor; collaborative orientation; relationship-builder

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

BlackRock’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 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 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.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.