Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis - Private Markets

About this role Your team Finance Information & Analytics (FI&A) is a core function within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), responsible for the reporting, governance and delivery of key financial and business metrics that provide insight into BlackRock’s performance, clients and products. The team combines firm-wide and industry data to deliver high-quality reporting and analytics, with a strong focus on data integrity, controls and governance. FI&A is also transforming Finance reporting through technology, automation and scalable data solutions to simplify processes, strengthen controls and improve the quality and accessibility of financial insights. The function supports metrics and analytical capabilities spanning Assets Under Management (AUM), flows, revenue attribution, forecasting, scenario modelling and performance measurement. Your role and impact As Vice President, you will lead Private Markets FP&A reporting, controls and transformation, with a particular focus on centralizing reporting responsibilities, creating scale and delivering additional reporting insights. You will bring strong FP&A expertise to understand and challenge complex financial information while driving improvements across processes, data and reporting infrastructure. Working closely with Private Markets F&S and partners across Finance, Data and Technology, you will help establish a more standardized, controlled and technology-enabled reporting environment. The role is expected to establish FI&A as the sustainable owner of agreed Private Markets FP&A reporting, creating a controlled, scalable and increasingly automated reporting environment. Your responsibilities In every role at BlackRock, you'll be expected to apply sound judgement and critical thinking to solve complex problems, adapt as the business evolves, and combine the curiosity to explore new approaches and technologies with the rigor to challenge the results. The scope of this role also includes the following responsibilities: Lead the delivery, continued development and centralization of Private Markets FP&A reporting, including consolidated and business-level Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting, creating scale and delivering additional reporting insights. Develop reporting that provides transparency into financial performance across actuals, budgets, forecasts and longer-term plans. Establish robust controls, reconciliations and review standards across key reporting processes and underlying data. Identify and resolve inconsistencies across financial metrics, definitions, systems and reporting outputs. Drive the standardization and simplification of reporting processes, reducing manual activity and improving scalability. Lead reporting transformation initiatives, leveraging technology, automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, quality and control. Partner with FP&A, Controllers, Data and Technology to translate Finance requirements into effective reporting solutions. Your experience Significant experience in FP&A and financial reporting, with Private Markets experience strongly preferred. Experience leading the transition, centralization or transformation of Finance reporting processes. Strong controls and governance mindset, with experience managing complex financial reconciliations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge financial data and reporting outputs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from design through implementation. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior Finance stakeholders. Experience with Planning Analytics/TM1, reporting automation, data platforms or comparable FP&A technologies preferred. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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. Guidance on AI use for candidates At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self. 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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