The Financial Planning Analysis (FPA) 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 FPA group, BlackRock is seeking a director to join the Finance Information Analytics (FIA) Team in Mumbai.
The FIA 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 FIA Team, the individual will be an inspiring leader with the ability to articulate and deliver business insights and reporting for Firm Reporting Analytics team. The role will be responsible for firm s forecast, budget, and long-term planning processes, as we'll 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 FPA stakeholders
Manage a high performing team to deliver regular reporting, analysis and insight
Own the creation and management of financial models to provide accurate and timely insights into business performance and support more robust long-term planning
Conduct in depth analysis of financial results highlighting key drivers and present findings in a clear and concise manner appropriate for senior leadership
Oversee periodic financial reports (ie, 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
Identify and drive operational improvement opportunities, contribute to the implementation of standard processes
Partner with Corporate Strategy and Senior business leaders on strategic projects, competitor briefs and providing analytic support for key metrics and trends
Be hands-on in executing the key priorities along with the people manager responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (including Controllers, Global Product Solutions, Investment teams) and other Finance teams
Drive a collaborative and supportive work environment, coaching and developing team members
Skills Qualifications:
MBA with proven experience (14+ years) in the financial services or technology sector, preferably at a premier asset manager, consulting firm or innovative technology organization with FPA experience preferred
Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications; advanced excel and financial modelling skills
Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 and visualization tools a plus (eg 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 with cross-functional stakeholders
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
Detail oriented 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.

Keyskills: Operational excellence Cognos Analytical Financial planning Healthcare Management Business partnering Financial services Analytics
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