BlackRock Hiring for Associate, Global Corporate Costs, Finance Job at Edinburgh, Scotland Full Time

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. BlackRock offers a range of solutions — from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock Finance consists of finance professionals in disciplines such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, Tax, Financial Controls, Sourcing and Vendor Management (SVM), Finance Operations Support (FOS) and Controllers. Within the Controllers’ Group the Global Corporate Cost team has responsibility for non-compensation related expense accounting.

Job Purpose/Background:

The Global Corporate Costs Associate will be responsible for the day to day running of a number of different categories of corporate costs. This entails all the accounting and associated analysis relating to certain categories of expense. This will involve working closely with FP&A teams both in EMEA and AMRS, Financial Reporting Group (FRG) and FOS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate recording in Oracle of various categories of corporate costs within the AMRS and EMEA regions.
• Dealing with ad-hoc queries received from FP&A / FRG relating to certain costs.
• Submission of BS and P&L analytical review on a monthly basis.
• Preparation and review of relevant balance sheet reconciliations within the Cadency system.
• Supporting the requests from both external and internal auditors.
• Proactive and critical assessment of current processes & procedures, suggesting improvements and implementation thereof.
• Providing active support for ad hoc projects/issues as requested.

Development Value:

• This is a key role in a team which is core to the entire Finance process and allows interaction with colleagues and teams around the globe.
• This role will give the individual an excellent opportunity to develop their time management skills by working to tight timelines and deliver output for a myriad of stakeholders.
• The candidate will be provided the responsibility of owning specific areas thus allowing them the opportunity to understand entire processes and procedures.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in a General Accounting role with exposure to analytical review beneficial.
• Exposure of working in a global organization / multi-currency environment.
• Prior use of Oracle GL and associated reporting tools.

Competencies:

• A proven ability to problem-solve
• A proven track record of delivering in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• A drive for self to succeed with an eye for process improvements and teamwork.
• A self-starter.
• Strong numeracy with excellent attention to detail.

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.

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.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.