Associate Director, Financial Analysis

S&P Global • New York, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, 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.
• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess 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.
• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP (Oracle Financials), Salesforce.com, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Anaplan, and SmartView is preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL and basic data warehouse experience is a plus.
• MBA is preferred, but not required.

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.

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan
• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Retail discounts to referral incentive awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager