Vice President, FP&A

About this role

Overview:

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

Team is actively involved in firm wide Revenue forecasting and budgeting process, production of ARMR/Actuals which is key source of information for Management reporting purposes. Team produces information that helps articulate BlackRock's vision and message to investors, clients and press, as well as providing quantitative and qualitative support for senior management decisions. 

The team is also responsible for the external and internal reporting of BlackRock's AUM, Net New Business, Revenue and related analytics. On a weekly basis the team calculates AUM and NNBF, enriches it with pipeline, revenue and client commentary, and provides informative reports to senior management.

The Finance Information & Analytics team is committed to performance excellence, the continuous optimization of its operating and production model and the rapid advancement of its strategic and tactical initiatives.

Job Summary:

FP&A  team is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead and manage a high-performing team responsible for multibillion-dollar base fee revenue and AUM-driven expense forecasting and analytics across the firm and its businesses. This role combines financial expertise with strategic leadership, requiring a visionary who can drive transformative initiatives, foster team excellence, and shape the future of financial planning and analysis.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in steering financial performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project support. This high-impact position demands hands-on execution capabilities, strong modeling and analytical skills, and the ability to lead through complexity while inspiring innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Drive strategic transformation initiatives within the FP&A function, aligning with BlackRock's long-term vision and operational excellence goals.

• Execute and supervise firm-level forecasting models, reporting, and analysis for base fee revenue and AUM-driven expenses to support Corporate FP&A.

• Perform business-level revenue and expense forecasts, including production, variance analysis, and insights

• Conduct detailed actuals vs. forecast variance analysis, trend and ratio analysis identifying key drivers and delivering actionable insights proactively

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (e.g., NNB, Markets/FX, Realization) to evaluate business performance.

• Communicate financial results, trends, and forecasts effectively through compelling presentations.

• Build dynamic, scalable models and challenge existing methodologies to align with actuals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business partners, controllers, and FP&A teams to integrate inputs into forecast and budget frameworks.

• Develop a deep understanding of BlackRock's revenue lifecycle, including accounting treatments, pricing structures, and revenue lash-ups.

• Champion best practices and automation to streamline forecasting and reporting processes.

• Act as SME on management reporting views and outputs, handling queries from CFO, FP&A, controllers, and business partners.

• Partner in developing metrics and control frameworks to better manage and report AUM, flows, and revenue.

• Inspire and mentor team members, promoting innovation, strategic thinking, and alignment with BlackRock's Principles.

Skills and Qualifications:

• MBA/CA with 10–12 years of relevant experience, preferably in investment management or financial services.

• Proven experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and driving transformation.

• Strong background in finance, accounting, financial reporting, data modelling, operations, and data mining.

• Analytical, innovative, and detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence.

• Process-minded with a focus on controls and risk mitigation.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.

• Strong influencing and prioritization capabilities.

• Experience building partnerships across global business areas.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI and TM1 experience is a plus

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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