Financial Analyst

S&P Global; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Technology Finance team. This role involves monthly reporting, complex analysis, and collaboration with finance and business stakeholders to enhance decision-making processes. Candidates should have a strong analytical background and experience in financial analysis within large organizations.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in Financial Analysis, Operations, and/or Accounting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in dashboard design and proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close process and analyze non-compensation expenses.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and develop forecasts.
• Assist with financial models and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math or related field

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MS Excel

Oracle Financials

Anaplan

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

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 Financial Analyst to support the Technology Finance team. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for all aspects of monthly reporting and more complex analysis related to the Technology Function within S&P Global Market Intelligence and will report to Director of Finance. In addition, the Financial Analyst will be asked to assist with special projects related to reporting enhancements and automation on ad hoc basis.

The Location:The role will be based in the Philippines, but working hours will overlap the US Eastern Time Zone.

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 management. They will work with Finance and Business stakeholders 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.

The Team / The Business: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 to support enterprise initiative and has a global footprint with team members based in Tri-State Area, Virginia, Colorado, Florida, London, and Manila.

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 non-compensation expense 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 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.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about leveraging automation and GenAI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in finance. Join our team and be at the forefront of transforming our finance capability through cutting-edge technologies and approaches.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in quantitative field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math or related field) is required. MBA and/or CPA with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP is preferred.

• 5+ years’ work experience in Financial Analysis, Operations, and/or Accounting in a large, complex organization. Prior FinTech experience is preferred.

• 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. Anaplan and Oracle SmartView strongly preferred.

• 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.

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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 cantake 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged 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: [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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