Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

About this role The Finance & Strategy team partners with businesses and enterprise leaders across BlackRock to drive long-term, margin-accretive growth across the firm. The team sits at the intersection of Corporate Strategy & Development and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), blending strategy, finance and execution skillsets. We collaborate closely with leadership of our client and investment businesses to translate the enterprise-level vision and strategy into business-level execution plans, annual budgets, short- and long-term forecasts, insightful metrics and financial frameworks that drive business decisions. 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 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. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the development of growth strategies, business plans, budgets and financial frameworks both on an enterprise and individual business level Collaborate effectively with senior management and COO teams to translate strategies into actionable business goals, financial targets, execution plans, and investment needs aligned with long-term firm objectives Function as a ‘quarterback’ between strategy and finance, ensuring alignment of business and financial goals through leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes Act as strategic and trusted advisor to business leaders by being a student of the markets and leveraging strategic and financial expertise, insights into the latest trends and competitive intelligence Collect, analyze, and present financial data to support projects and business operations Communicate strategic priorities and financial information cohesively to senior stakeholders through both written presentations and verbal communications Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify challenges and opportunities, delivering actionable insights that inform strategic decisions Development Value: The role offers unique exposure to global, regional, and business unit leadership at BlackRock It provides a platform to build a professional brand and advance career development within a collaborative, inquisitive, and high-performing global Finance & Strategy team culture Builds readiness for VP‑level FP&A, Strategy, or Finance leadership roles Skills / Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic achievement; MBA a plus but not required 3-6 years of relevant work experience in consulting, finance, banking, or similar fields, with a strong preference for asset management industry experience Proficiency in financial processes including modelling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, reporting, and valuation Proven ability to drive change through creativity, relationship building, and focused execution A keen interest in markets and asset management innovation Commercially minded with the ability to balance speed and quality in deliverables Strong quantitative, problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills Effective communication skills for presenting ideas clearly to senior management Experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and working in cross-functional teams Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with IBM Planning Analytics and Microsoft PowerBI is a plus Demonstrat ... (truncated, view full listing at source)