About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

The Role: Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis

The Senior Specialist role will play a key role in supporting the monthly close and estimate process by aggregating required actual data, preparing, and distributing reports, updating corporate forecasts, and assisting FP&A Manager and Analyst with daily accounting, budgeting & forecasting and operational support.

The Impact: This position will work alongside the FP&A Manager and Analyst to ensure all monthly financial reporting and analysis is delivered timely and accurately to facilitate decision making by management.

The Career Opportunity: The role offers the opportunity to gain a view of the Corporate Functions with responsibilities focusing on financial reporting and analysis. There is an ability for advancement within the Finance team and the broader S&P Global Finance organization.

The Team:  The Corporate FP&A team consists of employees in London, New York, New Jersey, Denver, Pennsylvania, and Manila. The Team interacts with the Corporate Department Executives and is responsible for the end-to-end financial processes and support.

Responsibilities:

Monthly Close

• Run reports and review monthly expense activity (Ariba, OTBI, Oracle, etc.).

• Assist with monthly accounting close and financial reporting process, including P&L reporting and expense spend analysis.

• Prepare journal entries and applicable balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyze historical data for trends and unusual variances; comparing results to estimate, budget and prior year.

• Research and document expense transactions as requested.

• Prepare analysis for ad hoc requests and special projects and provide direct support to the Managers and Analyst on an as-needed basis.

Accounting & Operational Support

• Assist Manager and Analyst with vendor research.

• Assist with account coding inquiries.

• Assist the business with invoice or procurement questions, and/or connecting these team members to a BSC resource for resolution.

• Assist in preparing Ariba requisition.

Annual Budget & Monthly Estimate Process

• Update and maintain current supporting schedules for non-compensation spend for each assigned function.

• Update non-compensation forecast assumptions in Anaplan FP&A model.

• Build reports to research and validate forecast assumptions.

Other Accountabilities

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the business and financial system tools that are critical to the reporting process.

• Give suggestions and implement process improvements.

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

• Provide thorough and accurate responses to management and business leads inquires.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 2+ years’ work experience in public/private accounting or finance department.

• Knowledge of US GAAP or other similar accounting principles is preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team. The preferred shift will be a split shift that overlaps with US-based team members (mid-shift).

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

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

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

• Large data manipulation experience.

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

• Fluency with Oracle Financials or other similar financial systems, Anaplan and Oracle Smart View strongly preferred.

• Experience with Power BI or other analytical tools preferred.

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

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.

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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 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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