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S&P Global · 4 days ago

Sr Lead, Financial Analysis

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$113K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

S&P Global is a leading organization that has announced the intent to separate its Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will lead the financial planning, forecasting, and analysis functions, driving strategic decision-making and ensuring the financial health of the organization.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCreditEnterprise SoftwareFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation ServicesMarket Research

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Direct the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports, providing key insights into financial performance and operational efficiency to senior leadership and stakeholders

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

Implement a proactive review process for monthly costs, identifying variances early and recommending adjustments to forecasts based on actual results to enhance financial performance

Spearhead the monthly analysis of revenue and annual contract values against forecasts, providing detailed insights into performance variances

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

Champion initiatives to enhance financial processes and controls, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and recommending best practices for FP&A function

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

Qualification

Financial PlanningFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingFinancial SoftwareERP SystemsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

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

Preferred

MBA or relevant certification (CMA, CFA)

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.