About this role
BlackRock’s Finance & Strategy organization is on a multi-year journey to leverage technology and data to strengthen our control environment, automate and enhance processes and digitalize our employee and stakeholder user experience. We seek to build on progress to date to accelerate our path towards an agile, scalable and insight-driven Finance function. Our investments in data and technology create opportunities to modernize our data infrastructure; implement self-service dashboards and enhanced analytics for finance and business manager value.
Team
The role of the Finance Platform Strategy (FPS) team is to help drive transformative change, both within the Finance organization and with respect to how Finance delivers insights to business management teams across BlackRock. As a member of FPS, you will own delivery of specific critical initiatives framed by clear goals and business requirements, measures of success and project plans which ensure each project can be executed successfully on a timely basis. Team members must be self-starters who are passionate about continuous improvement and who will productively collaborate to assess and respectfully challenge the status quo on an ongoing basis. Success is evaluated through a track record of proposing, influencing and executing constructive and innovative solutions that deliver against Finance and business partner objectives. The team works in partnership to find creative ways to unlock capacity to enable finance colleagues to do their best work.
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
Provide day-to-day user support for our IBM Planning Analytics (F.K.A. TM1) application
Run weekly, month-end and quarter-end data processing to support actuals and forecast/budget close process across financial platform(s), Oracle, Hierarchy Manager, Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics
Drive IBM Planning Analytics development initiatives forward in collaboration with various partners across Finance. Lead projects from end-to-end using SDLC approach
Contribute to the buildout, testing, code migration and maintenance of the Cognos (IBM Planning Analytics / Cognos Analytics) Financial Management Platform at BlackRock
Perform testing of system functionality as new versions are released, prior to engaging end users in acceptance testing
Create/update training guides and training videos, and conduct live user training sessions
Partner with variety of functions within Global BlackRock Finance department to understand business uses cases for Planning Analytics development, or other automation/solutioning
Provide regular project communication, status reports and critical issues in a concise and direct manner so that key partners are aware and advised
Create, maintain, and update clear and detailed documentation for models, processes, and workflows. Ensure that all documentation is accurate, organized, and accessible to relevant team members for easy reference and knowledge sharing
Proactively look for opportunities to optimize the current business processes within Finance globally
Skills Requirements:
Strong technical skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (advanced/ expert skills in Excel and PowerPoint)
Exposure to programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Python, R, C++, or Java) and an understanding of relational database concepts (including SQL) and OLAP technology are helpful
Understanding of Financial planning and forecasting process preferred
Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics development skills preferred
Developer/power user experience with one or more of the following reporting/analytical tools preferred: Cognos Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Analytics
Familiarity with other enterprise planning and performance management tools is a plus (e.g., Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan)
Background in Finance, IT, or similar fields are preferred. Knowledge of financial instruments and markets is beneficial
Experience working in the Asset Management industry or similar financial services environments is preferred
Personal Qualities:
Service oriented, solution driven and a team player
Coachable and eager to learn who can execute with accountability
Focused attention to detail; high standards for quality and accuracy in work product
Strong work ethics and collaborative relationship builder
Able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment
#EarlyCareersOur 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 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.
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