Associate, Financial & Prudential Reporting Accountant

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.

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