VP, Commercial Finance, Commercial Analytics & Business Partnering

OSTTRA • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Market Intelligence Finance and Operations (“F&O”) team is 150+ professionals across the world and is responsible for the financial operations, program management and executive support for the division. The VP, MI Commercial Finance, Commercial Analytics & Business Partnering reports to the CFO of Market Intelligence, sits on the F&O Leadership team and oversees 40 professionals who support the Market Intelligence Revenue and Marketing Teams, across all our products, including incentive design and partnership around commercial operations. This role is a strategic finance leader responsible for partnering closely with the Sales organization and serving as the primary finance counterpart to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This role drives revenue planning, budgeting and forecasting, sales performance analytics, incentive design, commissions operations and go-to-market investment decisions to accelerate growth and improve predictability. The VP will combine strong financial rigor with deep commercial acumen to influence strategy, optimize resource allocation, and improve revenue outcomes across the organization. S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Finance to support ~$5B in revenue. This pivotal role will involve leading a team of 40 which includes 20 people focused on commissions and will report directly to the CFO of Market Intelligence while partnering closely with the Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Head of the Customer Growth Office.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant Commercial Finance experience.
• Proven partnership experience with a CRO or senior commercial leader.
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with sales compensation design, management and revenue operations concepts.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, NetSuite, Salesforce, Xactly).
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts
• Data-driven and highly analytical
• Executive-level communicator
• Influencer without authority
• Bias toward action and continuous improvement
• Ability to balance rigor with agility in high-growth environments
• Forecast accuracy and predictability
• Revenue growth and productivity improvement
• Effective ROI-driven investment decisions
• Alignment between Sales strategy and financial plan
• Improved visibility into pipeline health and leading indicators

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of SaaS or recurring revenue models (ARR, churn, LTV/CAC, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership with CRO & Sales Leadership
• Revenue Planning & Forecasting
• Sales Performance & Analytics
• Sales Incentive & Compensation Planning
• Investment & Resource Allocation
• Financial Reporting & Executive Communication
• Team Leadership

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed