About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

About the Role: The Associate Director will oversee revenue reporting and analytics, as well as manage the cost of sales operations. This role involves supporting the day-to-day management of financial operations and assisting with special projects related to Annual Contract Value [ACV], revenue, and cost of sales. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting processes, provide strategic insights, and support decision-making to drive business growth. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication of complex financial information are essential for this position.

The Team: The S&P Global Commodity Insights Finance team consists of employees in the UK, US, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The CI Revenue and ACV team is currently based in London, New York, Penang, and Manila. The team also interacts with other divisions and S&P Global Corporate.

  
The Impact: This position will work alongside the Finance Director and Finance VP to ensure all monthly financial reporting and analysis are delivered in a timely and accurate manner to facilitate decision making by management.

 
The Career Opportunity: The role offers the opportunity to gain a centralized view of S&P Global Commodity Insights Finance, with responsibilities focusing on financial reporting and analysis. There is a track record of advancement within this Finance team and the broader S&P Global Finance organization. 
 
Responsibilities:  

• Lead a team of Analysts responsible for revenue and cost of sales.

• Oversee the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, preparation of management analyses, and commentaries.

• Lead the strategic initiatives reporting process and revenue management. Collaborate with business leads from across different functions to build quantification and value capture models to support revenue performance tracking.

• Support the channel management function and ensure accurate reporting for sales agents.

• Prepare various analyses for ad hoc requests and special projects and provide direct support to the Finance Director and VP on an as-needed basis.

• Support overall business unit reporting requirements. Develop knowledge and understanding of the financial systems that are critical to the financial reporting process.

• Ensure proper review controls and procedures are in place, prepare requests related to internal/external audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Other Accountabilities:  

• Provide thorough and accurate responses to senior management and business leads' inquiries.

• Lead the transformation of the workstream to leverage existing technologies such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI to remove and reduce manual processes that currently rely on Excel. 

• Work with key business stakeholders to evaluate existing metrics and develop new metrics related to revenue, cost of sales, ACV, and net sales. 

• Performs ad hoc analyses as requested to help management make informed decisions. 

• Alert management to accounting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions.

Compensation/Benefits Information: (This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $102,387 to $ 176,946.75. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• 6+ years’ work experience related to financial analysis.

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role within an accounting or finance department.

• Knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance is required.

• Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint. 

• Knowledge of large data manipulation skills.

• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA is preferred but not required. 

• Experience with ERP (Oracle Financials), Salesforce.com, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Anaplan, and SmartView is preferred. 

• Knowledge of SQL and basic data warehouse experience is a plus. 

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for resolving operational and financial problems. 

• Demonstrate the investigative research and analytical capabilities necessary for the leadership team with an accurate and insightful interpretation of financial information. 

• Attention to detail and analytical ability with an inquisitive mind. 

• Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:
 

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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