Finance - Corporate FP&A, Assistant Vice President

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The Global Financial Planning & Analysis Group performs analyses and financial reporting of Firmwide results and originates and executes strategic Firm initiatives. The team works closely with Blackstone management to perform corporate finance analyses.

• Prepare, consolidate, and analyze Blackstone’s financial forecast and weekly reporting for senior management
• Prepare, collect, consolidate, and analyze Blackstone’s financial results as part of quarterly earnings process
• Conduct financial analysis on Blackstone’s business units and corporate groups
• Financial modeling / valuation analysis
• Draft presentations and memorandums for senior management
• Partner with Business Finance and Investor Relations teams for client and investor meetings and inquiries
• Implement new processes/systems creating operational efficiencies and reporting enhancements
• Prepare quarterly board and audit committee packages, analyst call materials, and SMD presentations
• Aid in the preparation of strategic plans, budgets, and new business analyses
• Conduct research on competitors’ earnings and financial analyses
• Provide analysis and support to the CFO and management on an ad hoc basis
• Special projects in support of Blackstone’s businesses

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of related experience
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Strong academic record
• FP&A, management reporting, or advisory services experience preferred
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Essbase, Anaplan, or Tableau a plus
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong presentation skills
• Works well in a dynamic environment and handles multiple projects while prioritizing deliverables and meeting deadlines
• Works effectively in a team environment; proactive and takes initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• A desire to work in an entrepreneurial environment with a positive attitude
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Effective at building professional relationships with internal and external counterparties
• The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
• Expected annual base salary range: $135,000 - $200,000
• Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
• Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
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• Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
• Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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