About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Role: Financial Analyst, Commodity Insights Finance. 

This role is a key member of the S&P Commodity Insights Finance team.  We are looking for a candidate that will help support the financial management and reporting processes within the Commodity Insights Commercial team, in addition to supporting senior management with analysis and insight into financial performance. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities ranging from financial to operational.  
 

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the monthly accounting close and forecasting processes for the Commercial and Customer Experience functions including P&L and balance sheet reporting.

• Work with the team to generate the annual operating plan and monthly rolling forecasts using Anaplan.

• Help calculate, accrue and forecast monthly commissions and incentives globally, liaising with  Corporate to manage all aspects of ASC 606 relating to commissions accounting.

• Maintain Global Commercial/CX headcount tracker and reports

• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.          

• Assist in the review, analysis and interpretation of monthly financial results and forecasts.

• Perform variance analysis and assist with preparation of presentations and dashboards to S&P Global Commodity Insights senior management and Corporate. 

• Support project work with particular emphasis around process improvement and automation.

• Assist in the preparation of analysis for ad hoc requests and special projects and provide direct support to the Finance Manager on an as-needed basis.

Other Accountabilities:

• Provides data and analysis during monthly close, estimate and annual budget processes.

• Assist in performing ad hoc analyses as requested in order to help management make informed decisions regarding the short and long term objectives of the business.

• Alerts management to accounting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions.

• Provides thorough and accurate responses to Senior Management, Corporate and Audit-related inquiries.

What We’re Looking For:

Qualifications:

• Education: college degree in Accounting or equivalent is highly preferred

• 3-5 years’ work experience within financial analysis.

• Strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, IF functions, etc.)

• Experience with ERP (Oracle Financials), SalesForce.com, Tableau, PowerBI and Alteryx would be desirable though not essential

• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for resolving operational and financial problems. 

• Demonstrate the investigative research and analytical capabilities necessary to the leadership team with an accurate and insightful interpretation of financial information. 

• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability with an inquisitive mind. 

• Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team. 

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.  

• Must be willing to work in a mid-shift schedule supporting the EMEA Region

• Must be flexible to work in a hybrid set-up (2x/week in the office).

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About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.

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.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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