Analyst, Developer - Financial Systems

About this role

The mission of the Finance Platform Strategies (FPS) team is to ensure optimized operating models within Finance, consistent across our global functional teams as appropriate. To promote this objective, we connect key Finance resources with relevant functional specialists from across BlackRock, identify and document business requirements and manage the implementation and subsequent maintenance of platforms and processes designed to address those requirements.  FPS team members serve as internal change management consultants who apply knowledge of BlackRock’s resources - people, processes, and technology - to ensure concepts become reality in support of both new business initiatives and ongoing business process enhancement. 

Responsibilities of the Candidate

• Provide day-to-day user support for our IBM Planning Analytics (formerly known as TM1) application

• Execute weekly, month-end, and quarter-end data processing to support actuals and forecast/budget close processes across financial platforms, including Oracle, Hierarchy Manager, Planning Analytics

• Develop and enhance the existing codebase in the IBM Planning Analytics tool to support various financial planning and forecasting models

• Write code for the ingestion of data, metadata, and various business calculations for financial reporting and forecasting models

• Contribute to the buildout, testing, code migration and maintenance of the IBM Planning Analytics, Financial Management Platform at BlackRock

• Test system functionality as new versions are released, before involving end users in acceptance testing

• Collaborate with various functions within the Global BlackRock Finance department to understand business use cases for Planning Analytics development and other automation solution

• Deliver regular project communications, status reports, and critical issues concisely and directly to keep key partners informed

• 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 seek opportunities to optimize current business processes within Finance globally

Skills Requirements

• We seek a candidate with at least 1-3 years of relevant experience and a technical background in software development who is eager to pursue a career in financial modeling using IBM Planning Analytics/TM1

• Knowledge of finance and financial modelling is preferred

• Exposure to programming languages (such as Visual Basic, Python, R, C++, or Java/ETL coding) and an understanding of relational database concepts (including SQL) and OLAP technology is beneficial

• Understanding of Financial planning and forecasting process preferred

• Cognos TM1 / Planning Analytics development skills preferred

• Experience as a developer or power user with one or more of the following reporting/analytical tools is preferred: Cognos Analytics, Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Analytics

• Familiarity with other enterprise planning and performance management tools like Oracle EPM, Anaplan, Pigment, etc., is a plus

• Background in IT, Finance, 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, with the ability to execute with accountability

• Focused attention to detail, with high standards for quality and accuracy in work products

• Strong work ethics and collaborative relationship builder

• Able to thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment

For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$71,250.00 - USD$90,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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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