Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis

S&P Global Market Intelligence The Role: Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis Grade (Internal Use Only): 9 The Role: S&P Global Market Intelligence is the division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) that provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. We are searching for a financial analyst to support the Market Intelligence Divisional Finance team. The financial analyst will play a key role in supporting the monthly close and estimate process by aggregating required data, preparing and posting journal entries, and updating forecasts in enterprise forecasting tool. This role will also partner closely with the business to provide support for day-to-day management of financial operations, prepare and distribute reports to key decision makers, and assist in special and strategic projects. The Location: Pasig City / Makati City, Philippines The Impact: This position will work alongside the finance team to ensure all monthly financial reporting and analysis is delivered timely and accurately to facilitate decision making by management. In addition, this position will have the opportunity to drive business results by providing financial knowledge and expertise required for daily business operation. The Career Opportunity: The role offers the opportunity to gain a centralized view of S&P Global Market Intelligence Divisional Finance, with responsibilities focusing on financial reporting and analysis. There is a track record of advancement within the Market Intelligence Divisional Finance team and the broader S&P Global Finance organization. The Team / The Business: The S&P Global Market Intelligence Divisional Finance team consists of employees in Charlottesville, London, New York, and Pasig City. The immediate team of 2 is based in the UK. The Team interacts with other divisions and S&P Global Corporate as well. Your Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math or related field. Knowledge of US GAAP preferred, 2+ years’ work experience in public/private accounting or finance department, strong skills in MS Excel, experience with Oracle Financials, Oracle Smart View, Anaplan, Ariba and Workday is preferred. Responsibilities: Monthly Financial Close Assist with monthly accounting close and financial reporting process, including P&L reporting and expense spend analysis. Prepare journal entries and applicable balance sheet reconciliations. Analyze historical data for trends and unusual variances; comparing results to estimate and budget. Review monthly expense activity (Ariba, Oracle, Kofax & Other). Prepare analysis for ad hoc requests and special projects, and provide direct support to the immediate finance team on an as-needed basis. Business Support Assist with account coding inquiries. Assist the business with invoice or procurement questions, and/or connecting these team members to a BSC resource for resolution. Assist in approving Ariba purchase requisitions. Track and assist with approving Workday job requisitions. Annual Budget & Monthly Estimate Process Build reports to research and validate forecast assumptions. Update forecast assumptions in Anaplan models Other Accountabilities: Develop knowledge and understanding of the business and financial system tools that are critical to the reporting process. Alert management to accounting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions. Assist with vendor management and governance-related activities. Provide thorough and accurate responses to senior management and business leads inquires. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Math or related field. 2+ years’ work experience in public/private accounting or finance department. Knowledge of US GAAP or other similar accounting principles is preferred. Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team. Demonstrate the investigative research and analytical capabilities necessary to provide the leadership team with the accurate and insightful interpretation of financial information. Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for operational and financial problems. Strong attention to detail and analytical ability with an inquisitive mind. Large data manipulation experience. Strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, IF functions, etc.) and PowerPoint. Fluency with Oracle Financials or other similar financial systems, Anaplan and Oracle Smart View strongly preferred. Experience with Tableau or other analytical tools preferred. Knowledge of SQL and basic data warehouse experience is also preferred. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral Must be amenable to work in UK hours. S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape. S&P Global Market Intelligence partners with customers to broaden their perspective and operate with confidence by bringing them leading data sources and technologies that embed insight in their daily work. ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 271565 Posted On: 2022-03-18 Location: Pasig City, Philippines