Associate - Finance Platform Strategies

Description

About this role

Team Overview

In addition to project oversight, the team works to manage, on an ongoing basis, the platforms supporting Finance’s day-to-day operating model to ensure our technologies remain optimized and our operational processes are sustainable, efficient and support a robust control environment. The team provides level one support for Finance operational platforms and as required, will assess/trouble-shoot and identify actionable opportunities to address complex issues related to the suite of technology solutions Finance employs including Oracle Cloud SaaS platform, Financial Consolidations and Close (FCCS), IBM Cognos Planning Analytics (TM1), IBM Cognos Analytics (BI) and our proprietary BlackRock Aladdin platform.

Role Responsibility:
Responsible for managing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly data processing to support actuals and forecast/budget close process for the IBM Planning Analytics (aka TM1) platform and day to day BAU support.
- Identify data anomalies, ensure accuracy of reports adhering to SOX guidelines.
- Responsible for keeping relevant parties updated on downtimes, essential upgrades, or data anomalies, as well as confirming the process completion status.
- Create and maintain process documentation to ensure it stays current as the process evolves.
- Provide support for various finance functions - Controllers, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) and Investor Relations (IR) to understand business uses cases for Planning Analytics development and enhancement work.
- Understand principles of sound corporate operating procedures and business processes.
- Maintain and support financial planning, forecasting and allocation-based models on IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) platform.

Experience Required:

- 4+ years of relevant experience working in finance or technology roles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial for this role.
- A background in Finance, IT, or similar fields are preferred. Knowledge of financial instruments and markets is beneficial.
- knowledge of Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics development is desirable.

Personal Qualities:

- Strong work ethic and accountability owner
- Self-starter able to drive positive progress proactively with limited manager direction.
- Solutions and service oriented
- Focused attention to detail; high standards for quality and accuracy in work product
- Professional, positive, collegial demeanor; collaborative relationship builder
- Comfortable interacting with all levels of management and able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment.

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.