Senior Financial Analyst supporting S&P Global Market Intelligence's Technology Finance team, providing decision support and financial analysis for technology functions. Collaborating with leadership on investment initiatives and process transformation.
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
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.
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