Sr. Specialist, Financial Analysis

About The Role:

Grade Level (For Internal Use):

09

The Role: Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis

The Senior Specialist role is crucial in supporting the monthly close and estimate process and assisting the FP&A Associate Director and Analysts with budgeting & forecasting, reporting, accounting and operational support.

The Location: Manila Bridgetowne West C-5 Road GBF Center 2

The Impact: This position works alongside the FP&A Associate Director and Analysts to ensure all monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis is delivered timely and accurately to facilitate informed decision-making by management. This role embodies S&P Global’s core values of Discovery, Partnership and Integrity ensuring that our financial insights are both accurate and actionable.

The Career Opportunity: This role offers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive view of the various Corporate Functions with responsibilities focusing on financial reporting and analysis. There is potential for advancement within the Finance team and the broader S&P Global Finance organization, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering an enterprise mindset.

The Team:  The Enterprise FP&A team consists of employees located in US, Canada, UK, India and Philippines. The team interacts with Corporate Department Executives and is responsible for the end-to-end financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes and support. We value collaboration, integrity, and a enterprise mindset, driving excellence in all our endeavors.

Responsibilities:

Annual Budget & Monthly Estimate Process

• Update and maintain current supporting schedules for non-compensation spend for each assigned function.
• Update non-compensation forecast assumptions in Anaplan FP&A model.
• Build reports to research and validate forecast assumptions.
• Prepare Monthly Estimate Packet for assigned function

Monthly Close

• Review monthly expense activity (Ariba, OTBI, Oracle, etc.).
• Analyze historical data for trends and unusual variances, comparing results to estimate, budget and prior year.
• Prepare journal entries and applicable balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare Monthly Close Packet that highlights the QTD Variance commentaries
• Research and document expense transactions as requested.
• Prepare analysis for ad hoc requests and special projects and provide direct support to the Managers and Analyst on an as-needed basis.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about leveraging automation and GenAI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in finance.  Join our team and be at the forefront of transforming our finance capability through cutting-edge technologies and approaches.

Other Accountabilities

• Assist with vendor research.
• Assist with account coding inquiries.
• Assist the function with invoice or procurement questions, and/or connecting these team members to a BSC resource for resolution.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the business and financial system tools that are critical to the reporting process.
• Give suggestions and implement process improvements.
• Alert management to accounting or operational problems and suggest actionable solutions.
• Provide thorough and accurate responses to management and function's leads inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial Management
• 3+ years’ work experience in an FP&A Role with background in General Accounting
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
• 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.
• Large data manipulation experience.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a fully contributing member of a team.
• Strong skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups, IF functions, Power Query etc.) and PowerBI.
• Fluency with Oracle Financials or other similar financial systems, Anaplan and Oracle Smart View strongly preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required
• Amenable to work in office 2 days per week or 9 days per month
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift schedule (3PM to 12NN PH Time)
• What’s In It For You?
• CPA preferred but not required
• Amenable to work in office 2 days per week or 9 days per month
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift schedule (3PM to 12NN PH Time)
• What’s In It For You?

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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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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.  

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