Sr Analyst, Financial Analysis

S&P Global • New York, NY

20h • $85,773 - $153,092 • Remote

About The Position

The MI Commercial Finance team is unique in its involvement with activities across all of MI, providing a comprehensive view of the division's financial landscape. We have the opportunity to act as strategic advisors to leaders across the division, offering high visibility and high impact in our roles. Our team values collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged, and professional growth is prioritized. By partnering closely with stakeholders, we ensure that our financial strategies align with broader organizational goals, driving success and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or a related finance role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand complex financial data and tell the story behind the numbers.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with central finance and other departments.
• Understanding of automation and data analysis tools (i.e., Alteryx, Power BI, etc.) or a strong desire to learn.
• Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with financial systems and software, such as Oracle, Anaplan or SmartView.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically and innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Revenue Office to effectively manage the expense side of the P&L, consisting of ~1,600 employees and $400M+ expense budget.
• Be the expert on the numbers. Understand the story, create effective variance analysis, and communicate to business partners.
• Drive the annual budget process and monthly forecasting activities to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Develop and evolve financial reporting mechanisms, with a focus on headcount reporting initially, to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate data flows, analysis, and reporting processes to improve efficiency.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and process improvements.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees