About this role

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, Finance Operations Support and Controllers. Part of the Controllers group, Accounts Payable is a global team with presence in Gurgaon, Singapore, Edinburgh, Belgrade, Atlanta and Budapest.

Job Purpose/Background:

The AP Team is responsible for developing the infrastructure that allows for employee compliance and management oversight of the firm’s Global Cash Disbursement policy. This includes:

• Acquiring and maintaining global software to facilitate supplier payments

• Ensuring that all modifications to the Global Cash Disbursement Policy are supported by the oversight infrastructure

• Managing BlackRock’s Global Cash Disbursement Policy through an automated workflow system with no impact to the credit worthiness of the firm.

Reporting to Accounts Payable VP in Edinburgh, the role will be part of the Global Supplier Maintenance and Strategic Projects team. The role will involve managing the supplier onboarding process , working with financial controls , global stakeholders and transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier onboarding

• Ensure the team meets SLAs related to vendor creation and modification

• Identify key areas of improvement, including systems and processes

• Ownership of internal and external stakeholder relationships

• Driving risk management activities including reporting and audits

• Ensure regulatory compliance of onboarding process in line with procedures

• Lead / support delivery of AP transformation and automation projects

Development Value:

• This is a globally focused role in a team which is core to the entire Finance process. The role interacts with both Finance and non-Finance teams around the globe.

• This role will provide the candidate with the scope to effect positive change to the control environment by harnessing system capabilities and constantly evaluating processes & procedures to create value for the firm.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Education in Economics, Finance or Accounting

• 5+ years’ Accounts Payable or equivalent experience

• Process improvement / project management experience

• Knowledge of risk management / control frameworks

• Knowledge of Coupa or Oracle Financials is an advantage

Competencies:

• Strong written and spoken English language essential

• Self-motivated team player

• Ability to recognize and resolve problems

• Excellent attention to details

• Customer oriented

• Excellent communication skills by telephone, written and in person

• Ability to meet tight time schedules

• Self-confident and decisive

• A positive and ‘can-do’ attitude

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.

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock (http://careers.blackrock.com/) | Twitter: @blackrock (https://twitter.com/blackrock) | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.