APAC Finance & Strategy, Associate/ Analyst

About this role

Team Overview:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a critical role as trusted partner to businesses across BlackRock, supporting all analysis, reporting, and business planning needs. We produce multi-year plans and forecasts; create and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; and deliver economic insight into the relationships between costs and revenues to improve the financial success of the business going forward. We are a valued and critical part of the management function, working at all levels of BlackRock to provide both a broad and deep understanding of the firm’s financial position and opportunities.

Role Description:

BlackRock is seeking an Analyst/ Associate to join the APAC Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team, based in Hong Kong. The FP&A team partners closely with the Regional Executives, COO and Client Business leadership as well as with teams across the firm’s strategic priorities to lead strategic planning, business analysis, forecasting and budgeting, advise decision-making, and communicate optimally with key stakeholders, including global teams across Finance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering & Strategic Planning: day-to-day support of our main partners across the APAC platform on all financial and commercial matters

• Long-term Planning: support decision-making and closely supervise business performance in collaboration with our Central FP&A, APAC Sales and Investment teams

• Performance Analysis: production of detailed analysis and presentations for senior management highlighting key drivers and insights

• Reporting & Analytics: proactively seek opportunities to improve our reporting suite and develop tools to assess business performance. Build cohesive narratives in communicating results to stakeholders and present data in a simple and clear manner

• Projects/Ad-hoc Requests: lead projects independently and partner with the business management functions on ad hoc requests and initiatives

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science or a related field; MBA or CPA a plus

• 3-5 years of experience in the financial services or technology sector, preferably at a world-class asset manager, consulting firm or innovative technology organization with FP&A experience preferred

• Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet)

• Proficiency in Excel with advanced financial modeling skills; experience with IBM Cognos TM1 and visualization tools an advantage (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau) and coding skills a plus (e.g. SQL, Python)

• Ability to collaborate optimally with team members, managers, and other business partners

• Attention to detail and dedication to producing accurate results

• Willingness to work in a multifaceted and fast-paced global environment

• Proactive and positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow within the Finance & Strategy function

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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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.