About this role
Business Unit Overview:
BlackRock Finance and Strategy consists of professionals in disciplines such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Tax, Financial Controls, Global Strategic Sourcing, Finance Platform Support, Controllers, Strategy, and Corporate Development. Within the Controllers’ Group, the Financial & Prudential Reporting (“FPR”) team plays a key role in reporting the financial results for all legal entities within the EMEA region. These results are presented monthly in accordance with US GAAP and quarterly under IFRS. In addition, management accounts, board reports, statutory accounts and regulatory returns are prepared and presented quarterly.
Job Purpose/Background:
The FPR Accountant (“legal entity controller” or “LEC”) will be responsible for the delivery of financial and statistical reporting for a number of legal entities and also ad hoc project work. In order to deliver this, the LEC will develop and enhance strong relationships with other parts of Finance, cross-functional teams outside of Finance and external stakeholders.
This role will report into an FPR Manager within the FPR team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be key point of contact for their legal entity/entities
- Ensure financial control is maintained over legal entities
- Deliver statutory, regulatory and statistical reporting for relevant legal entities
- Deliver regular management reporting, presenting to entity boards as required
- Input on ad hoc projects as required
Development Value:
- Opportunity to join an established finance function of an S&P 500 company
- Developing stakeholder management skills, including through board exposure
- Exposure to statutory and board reporting
- Involvement in ad-hoc project work with a focus on being an effective Finance & Strategy partner to the business
Experience:
- Qualified accountant with a strong academic record; preferably in financial services
- Background in financial reporting and strong knowledge of global accounting standards, including US GAAP and IFRS
- Stakeholder management
Competencies:
- Ability to clearly and confidently communicate in verbal and written form, with all levels of the business
- Organised and methodical, possessing attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines
- Overcomes obstacles, maintains effective behavior in difficult situations in order to achieve goals
- Commercially minded with an interest in the asset management sector
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.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
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