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Managing Director, Global Head of Finance Platform Strategies

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BlackRock

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Atlanta

AI generated summary

  • You must have a passion for technology, leadership experience, global team management, budget handling, and expertise in finance applications, reporting tools, and AI/machine learning integration.
  • You will lead Finance platform initiatives, oversee daily operations, and collaborate with partners to implement strategic enhancements and innovative solutions for Finance objectives.

Requirements

  • * Passion for technology, process and platform improvement, demonstrated through prior leadership positions and educational background.
  • * Lead global teams across multiple time zones and manage large-scale initiatives in parallel; prioritize across multiple projects and assignments.
  • * Develop project roadmaps and deliverables, providing updates to senior leadership.
  • * Build, and then manage against, multi-million-dollar technology budgets.
  • * Extensive experience supporting third-party Finance applications such as Oracle’s Finance SaaS platform and IBM Planning Analytics.
  • * Experience with enterprise reporting and dashboarding tools such as Power BI, and with ETL tools.
  • * Strong working knowledge of generative AI capabilities, and a vision for use cases to drive insights and productivity within a corporate function environment.
  • * Experience implementing process automation and machine learning capabilities within a corporate function environment.
  • * Proactive and dedicated to continuous improvement; assess and constructively challenge the status quo on an ongoing basis.
  • * Effective communicator, capable of articulating and presenting both strategic and tactical objectives, including underlying business rationale, with appropriate audience sensitivity.
  • * Collaborative, working in partnership with all levels of management to identify innovative solutions which will unlock capacity and enable Finance & Strategy colleagues to achieve their objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a leader within Finance & Strategy, helping to drive the long-term management of Finance platform and technology initiatives across various functions including controllers, financial planning, expense management, treasury, and tax
  • Drive strategic vision and implementation of platform enhancements, working closely with partners across both the Finance & Strategy organization and BlackRock’s Aladdin Engineering team
  • Provide day-to-day operational oversight and management of the platform
  • Propose, influence, and execute constructive and innovative solutions to meet Finance and business partner objectives

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Managing Director, Global Head of Finance Platform Strategies.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include driving the long-term management of finance platform and technology initiatives, overseeing platform day-to-day operations, and proposing innovative solutions to meet finance and business partner objectives.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

Candidates should have a passion for technology and process improvement, extensive experience with finance applications, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of finance operating processes.

Is experience with specific technologies required for this role?

Yes, experience supporting third-party finance applications such as Oracle’s Finance SaaS platform and IBM Planning Analytics, as well as knowledge of enterprise reporting tools like Power BI, is required.

What is the salary range for this position in New York, NY?

The salary range for this position in New York, NY is USD$275,000.00 - USD$350,000.00.

Is there a bonus associated with this position?

Yes, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What type of work environment can employees expect?

Employees can expect a hybrid work model that requires at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

What benefits does BlackRock offer to employees?

BlackRock offers a wide range of benefits, including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

How does BlackRock approach diversity and equal opportunity?

BlackRock is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to various protected statuses.

What is the focus of BlackRock’s Finance & Strategy organization?

The focus is on leveraging technology and data to enhance control, automate processes, and improve the user experience for finance teams and stakeholder communities across the firm.

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BlackRock

Global investment manager. Technology provider. Helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We make investing easier and more affordable. We advance sustainable investing because our conviction is it delivers better outcomes for investors. We contribute to a more resilient economy that benefits more people. Together with our clients, we’re contributing to a more equitable and resilient world – today and for generations to come. That’s why, we’re asking bigger questions – of ourselves, our industry, and the world at large. Questions that challenge convention and give rise to new thinking. Because the bigger questions we ask, the bigger actions we can take. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, innovative thinking around the path to net zero and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock.

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    Focus on your strengths and build the​ expertise you need to further your career. Our BlackRock Academies, structured training by​ program and employee networks, provide resources for​ meaningful networking, skill building and professional as​ well as personal growth.

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