Senior financial analyst technology finance team

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10 About the Role:

S&P Global Market Intelligence, the division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) that provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies and governments to make decisions with confidence, is searching for a Senior Financial Analyst to support Technology Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of monthly reporting and more complex analysis related to Technology Function within S&P Global Market Intelligence and will report to Senior Director of Finance. In addition, Senior Financial Analyst will be asked to assist with special projects related to reporting enhancements and automation on ad hoc basis.

The Team:

The S&P Global Market Intelligence Finance team provides information, insights, and decision support to internal business partners to optimize financial performance, improve decision making and drive growth of the Market Intelligence business. The team regularly interacts with other divisions and corporate functions to support enterprise initiative and has a global footprint with team members based in Tri-State Area, Virginia, Colorado, Florida, London, and Manila.

The Impact: This position will ensure that all monthly Technology P&L reporting and analysis is delivered timely and accurately to facilitate decision making by the management. They will work with Finance and Business stakeholder to achieve further synergies between workstreams.

The Career Opportunity: This role will be a key member of the finance team supporting the S&P Global Market Intelligence Chief Technology Officer and the Technology leadership team, working closely with them on company-wide investment initiatives and supporting the financial planning and analysis of the function. In addition, this role will assist in process transformation leveraging existing technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with providing effective finance decision support to the S&P Global Market Intelligence Chief Technology Officer and Technology senior leadership team.
• Support the monthly close process for the S&P Global Market Intelligence Technology function.
• Analyze monthly compensation and non-compensation expense, headcount, and other critical performance measures; research drivers of performance and provide variance commentary of actuals versus budget, prior estimate, and prior year.
• Prepare and provide monthly reporting packages to business partners to improve transparency and understanding of drivers of financial performance.
• Develop monthly forecasts and annual operating budgets for P&L lines including, but not limited to compensation, T&E, training, outside services, software licensing, cloud services and deferred project costs.
• Support the alignment of the S&P Global Market Intelligence Technology expense base to the new S&P Global Market Intelligence operating model.
• Assist with preparation and review financial models, investment funding requests and business cases to support business priority execution.
• Drive continuous process improvement with the goal of increasing efficiency and optimizing the distribution of work through automation, leveraging of centers of excellence and other solutions.
• Work independently and as a fully contributing member of a multi-locational team with challenging, often conflicting deadlines.
• Assist with preparation of materials for the Quarterly Financial Review, Quarterly Business Review and Board of Director deliverables as required.
• Perform ad-hoc requests and special projects as assigned.

Other Accountabilities:

• Provide thorough and accurate responses to senior management and business leads inquires.
• Performs ad hoc analyses as requested to help management make informed decisions regarding the short- and long-term objectives of the business.
• Alert management to reporting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 USD. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in quantitative field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math or related field) is required.
• 5+ years' work experience in Financial Analysis, Operations, and/or Accounting in a large, complex organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to tailor messaging to the intended audience and communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Demonstrated investigative research and analytical capabilities necessary to provide the leadership team with the accurate and insightful interpretation of financial information.
• Experience in dashboard design (e.g. Power BI or Tableau) and ability to provide focused, thoughtful visual display of quantitative information.
• Highly proficient skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, IF functions, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Oracle Financials or other similar financial systems.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for resolving operational and financial problems.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability with an inquisitive mind.
• Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA and/or CPA with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP is preferred.
• Prior FinTech experience is preferred.
• Anaplan and Oracle SmartView strongly preferred.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What's In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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