About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team

Sustainable1 supports divisional Sustainability and Energy Transition growth across S&P Global.  The role will report to the Head of Finance for Sustainable1 and will work with the Sustainable1 leadership and Strategy teams.  Additionally, they will work with finance partners and other stakeholders across all the divisions and at Corporate FP&A.

Responsibilities and Impact

The Impact:

Sustainability and Energy Transition is one of the key priorities set forth by S&P Global.  The role will help to foster this group’s objective to cement its position as a top player in the ESG, Climate, Energy Transition, data / analytics space and help the management team make critical investment and strategic decisions.

What’s In It For You:

You will have direct exposure to members of the Sustainable1 leadership team as well as develop a strong understanding of the Sustainability and Energy Transition suite of products and services across S&P Global.  You will have the opportunity to play a critical role in the evaluation of potential investments and develop critical business cases to effectively allocated investment capital.  The Sustainable1 group is global in nature and spans many functions (research, technology, commercial, etc), providing plenty of career growth opportunities.  Additionally, working in Sustainable1 provides an opportunity to help make an impact beyond the performance of our business, as we help clients successfully navigate the transition to a sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

This role will require a dynamic finance leader, who can manage a wide array of tasks and responsibilities:

• Contribute to the financial planning and evaluation, financial reporting, and interpretation/analysis of the results for Sustainable1 and the enterprise wide Sustainability and Energy Transition suite of products.

• Act as a business partner to Sustainable1 leadership and their direct reports to effectively manage their respective P&L areas, including mitigating risks and identifying productivity opportunities.

• Work with divisional finance teams to provide analysis of financial results and forecasts across the enterprise for the Sustainability and Energy Transition suite of products.

• Perform financial analysis (including financial modelling) and due diligence for Sustainable1-led acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.

• Develop business cases to assist in the evaluation of potential investment opportunities.

• Track progress against key investments and acquisitions

• Administer commercial incentive program driving enterprise wide Sustainability and Energy Transition revenue growth.

• Collaborate with the team to develop presentations for S&P Global Senior Management and the Board.

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 $100,379 to $176,445. 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 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:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced communication skills.  This includes the ability to simplify complex concepts and messages to the essential components and deliver these effectively to a wide range of audiences

• Highly developed skills in navigating a complex, heavily matrixed, global organization

• Strong organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects / activities at a given time

• Operates with a sense of urgency, ability to work under tight and sometimes competing priorities

• Ability to quickly build credibility and relationships

• Strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, IF functions, etc.) and PowerPoint. Experience in Alteryx, BI Dashboarding tools, Anaplan, and Smartview a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in a finance role (FP&A, investment banking, equity research)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of ESG & Sustainability concepts

• M&A deal experience

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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