Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Moody's Investors Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service seeks a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to provide strategic guidance and insights. This experienced role involves financial forecasting, budgeting, and collaboration across departments, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. Candidates should possess substantial experience in finance and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance, with direct interactions with senior management.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with departments to analyze business drivers and provide recommendations.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Corporate Finance

Management Consulting

Financial Modelling

Excel

Financial Reporting Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Communication

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Job description

Location(s):

• 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US

Line Of Business: Finance(FIN)

Job Category:

• Corporate Services

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies

• 7+ years in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or management consulting.
• Proven experience working directly with senior management and influencing decisions with data-driven insights.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and financial reporting tools; knowledge of ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business needs and challenges with high professional integrity and maturity.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to provide strategic financial guidance and actionable insights to senior leadership. The role involves supporting senior management with advanced financial analysis, identifying trends, and optimizing business performance through strategic recommendations. You will engage in high-level discussions, develop financial forecasts and budgets, and offer ad-hoc analysis to help achieve the company's financial goals.

• Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor by providing insightful financial analysis to senior managing directors and stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Lead the creation of detailed financial reports and presentations, offering actionable recommendations based on data.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business strategies and financial goals.
• Business Performance Insights: Deliver regular financial performance reviews, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue growth, and translating data into actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to understand business drivers and challenges, providing financial modelling and analysis to support decision-making.
• Strategic Decision Support: Assist senior leadership with strategic decisions, including capital investments, business case development, and M&A due diligence, integrating financial insights with strategic objectives.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of FP&A analysts, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis & Special Projects: Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
  

About the team

Our Shared Services FP&A team is responsible for business partnering and financial planning for each of our Shared Services teams spanning across IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Development, and Internal Audit. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in the NYC office.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$112,000.00-$162,400.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.