Sr Lead, Financial Analysis

S&P Global•Southfield, MI

3d•$112,976 - $195,119

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will lead the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions of the organization. This role is crucial in driving strategic decision-making and ensuring the financial health of the Strategy and Planning group within the Business Solutions Division in Mobility. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial metrics, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant certification (CMA, CFA) preferred.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the development of forward-looking forecasts and budgets in collaboration with business leaders, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and long-term vision.
Insightful Decision Support: Lead the delivery of insightful financial analysis, interpretations, and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making across the organization, ensuring clarity in communication of results and actionable recommendations.
Month-End Close and Financial Reporting: Oversee critical aspects of the month-end close process, including the identification and proposal of accounting corrections, management of accrual entries, and ensuring comprehensive financial reporting that supports informed decision-making.
Deliver timely and accurate monthly summaries of expenses, including direct costs such as compensation, data purchase, third-party spend, capital expenditure, supplemented by action-oriented commentary and analysis.
Comprehensive Financial Analysis: Direct the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports, providing key insights into financial performance and operational efficiency to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Business Case Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust business cases for new initiatives, investments, and projects, ensuring financial viability and alignment with organizational goals and tracking of progress.
Proactive Cost Management: Implement a proactive review process for monthly costs, identifying variances early and recommending adjustments to forecasts based on actual results to enhance financial performance.
Revenue and Performance Sales Analysis: Spearhead the monthly analysis of revenue and annual contract values against forecasts, providing detailed insights into performance variances.
Cross-Functional Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain effective relationships across the organization to understand key business drivers, objectives, and the needs of partners and internal customers, fostering a collaborative financial environment.
Process Improvement Initiatives: Champion initiatives to enhance financial processes and controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and recommending best practices for FP&A function.
Operational Metrics Development: Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement reporting frameworks for operational metrics that drive financial performance, including profitability assessments of various products within the portfolio.

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: 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.

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