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Associate Director, Financial Analysis

S&P Global · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinance$104k–$183k/yrFull-time

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

About the role

The Associate Director will oversee revenue reporting and analytics, as well as manage the cost of sales operations. This role involves supporting the day-to-day management of financial operations and assisting with special projects related to Annual Contract Value (ACV), revenue, and cost of sales. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting processes, provide strategic insights, and support decision-making to drive business growth. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication of complex financial information are essential for this position.

The Team

The S&P Global Energy Finance team consists of employees in the UK, US, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The team also interacts with other divisions and S&P Global Corporate.

Impact

This position will work alongside the Finance Director and Finance VP to ensure all monthly financial reporting and analysis are delivered in a timely and accurate manner to facilitate decision making by management.

Career Opportunity

The role offers the opportunity to gain a centralized view of S&P Global Energy Finance, with responsibilities focusing on financial reporting and analysis. There is a track record of advancement within this Finance team and the broader S&P Global Finance organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and coach a team responsible for revenue, cost of sales, and related financial reporting.
  • Oversee key elements of the monthly financial close, including revenue validation, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, management reporting, and executive commentary.
  • Lead the strategic initiatives reporting process and revenue management.
  • Collaborate with business leads from across different functions to build quantification and value capture models to support revenue performance tracking.
  • Support the channel management function and ensure accurate reporting for sales agents.
  • Lead process improvement and automation initiatives using data, analytics, and visualization tools to strengthen controls, improve reporting quality, and reduce manual processes.
  • Ensure proper review controls and procedures are in place, prepare requests related to internal/external audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
  • Prepare various analyses for ad hoc requests and special projects and provide direct support to the Finance Director and VP on an as-needed basis.
  • Provide thorough and accurate responses to senior management and business leads' inquiries.
  • Lead the transformation of the workstream to leverage existing technologies such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI to remove and reduce manual processes that currently rely on Excel.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop and monitor strategic performance metrics, revenue initiatives, and value-creation opportunities across revenue, ACV, net sales, and cost of sales.
  • Alert management to accounting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any other related discipline. Or the equivalent in experience.
  • 6+ years’ work experience related to financial analysis.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role within an accounting or finance department.
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance is required.
  • Experience managing revenue and management reporting processes in a complex, data-driven organization, with the ability to translate financial information into clear business insights.
  • Experience with ERP (Oracle Financials), Salesforce.com, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Anaplan, and SmartView is preferred.
  • Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of SQL and basic data warehouse experience is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for resolving operational and financial problems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience interpreting large and complex data sets and translating financial information into actionable business insights.
  • Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team.
  • Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA is preferred, but not required.

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Benefits

  • 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: 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

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $104,435 to $182,604.5 USD. 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.

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