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We are seeking a proactive and analytical Associate Business Manager to join our Business Management team, reporting to the Head of Business Management. You will focus on managing external expenses (G&A), collaborating with internal partners to oversee major cost categories, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong financial acumen and a proven track record in financial analysis and forecasting, leadership, and communication skills, and a passion for problem-solving and process optimization. Candidates should be able to multi-task, clearly communicate results orally and in writing, and have some experience in technology business management, expense financial planning and analysis, and strategic vendor sourcing activities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in special projects, maintaining senior-level presentations, performing data analysis and visualization, and building models to support strategic decision-making.
Job Responsibility:
Analyze expenses and ensure alignment with forecasts and annual budgets, focusing on major spend categories such as technology consulting, software, cloud hosting, travel & entertainment, and subscriptions
Maintain and optimize internal expense reporting processes (weekly, monthly, quarterly) for Aladdin technology spend, developing innovative approaches to assess business performance
Oversee business intelligence systems and approval processes (e.g., vendor purchase orders, procurement via Coupa, ServiceNow, Workday), ensuring accurate expense and accrual measurement
Provide transparency on technology consulting (contingent worker) expenses through stakeholder and vendor partnerships
Support efficiency initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams (Controllers, HR, Global Sourcing) to improve processes and reduce manual work
Create high-quality presentations on strategic growth, financial performance, and operational governance for internal leaders
Participate in meetings with senior leaders, summarizing key points and follow-ups
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethics, and legal requirements
Requirements:
3+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas (or similar): business management, financial expense planning / analysis, vendor management, or procurement
Finance or vendor procurement background is a must
Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or related field
MBA or advanced degree preferred
At minimum, must possess a basic understanding of the P&L lifecycle – including expense management, requisitions, POs, accruals, invoices / actuals – and their budget impact
Ability to build models on actual consumption and demand forecasting based on spend analytics and other sources
Significant hands-on Excel and data management experience is a must
Ability to track and manipulate significant datasets using disparate data sources, and the ability to design dynamic tooling to solve problems
Advanced Excel and data management skills
ability to work with large datasets and design dynamic tools to create useable information
Strong PowerPoint and written communication skills, with the ability to present data and analytics effectively
Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder management abilities
High level of self-motivation and ownership
seeking continuous improvement
Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships and fostering collaboration across departments
Strong oral and written English language skills
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities, possessing the ability to translate analyses into clear communication of results
Detail-oriented, committed to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
flexible to meet business needs and deadlines, understanding that most of the BlackRock team is based in the United States
Proven ability to navigate large organizations, multi-task, set expectations, and escalate when appropriate
Nice to have:
Experience with enterprise-grade ERP systems (e.g., TM1, SAP, IBM Cognos, EssBase, Coupa)
Background in headcount planning, and HRIS tools (Workday a plus)
Familiarity with category planning, competitive bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ), business case creation, vendor selection, risk due diligence, and dispute management
Technical, product management, project management, or Agile experience