Analyst, Financial Analysis

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Role: Senior Financial Analyst

The Team: Global Real Estate is responsible for the overall real estate operations for S&P Global. Working closely with CBRE, our 3rd party property manager, the team provides state-of-the-art workplace environments adhering to an overall corporate standard. The centralized team is continually looking to improve efficiencies by providing consistent and high-level service.

The Impact: The EMEA senior financial analyst is a critical role in the financial management and developing S&P Global’ portfolio in these regions. The Global Real Estate team as well as the business segments will rely on the financial analysis and data compiled by this position to make strategic decisions. 

What’s in it for you?

• Within this highly visible role, the incumbent will interact with all levels throughout the organization

• Opportunity to develop a strong financial analysis foundation and learn about the organization

Responsibilities:

• Prepare EMEA accounting close along with financial reporting including journal entries, balance sheet, and operating statement account reconciliations.

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial reporting packages and perform general ledger research

• Prepare and present forecasts, reporting and analysis related to the annual budget and monthly estimate process 

• Work directly in all S&P Global supporting financial systems to prepare and produce analysis including CoStar. Costar is used to validate and prepare the financial reporting requirements for ASC 842 and IRFS 16 based on the amortization schedules of the existing portfolio of leases

• Work closely with the Global Real Estate team including the Senior Director of Operations EMEA, the CBRE team, and Regional/Local Controllers in achieving set goals and executing on projects 

• Build and maintain strong business partner relationship with the Senior Director of Operations EMEA to ensure alignment of regional budgets/forecasts with strategic objectives

• Assist in the preparation of special projects including the GRE Balance Sheet quarterly report, cash flow appropriation requests and location code changes

• Assist with quarterly and annual internal controls review and documentation along with fulfilling all audit inquiries for the EMEA region 

• Prepare ad hoc reporting projects and analysis for various stakeholders across Global Real Estate and Finance

• Uses broader knowledge of financial principles and theories and the organizations to improve processes

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.

What we’re looking for:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related curriculum

• CPA/MBA, preferred

• Organized, responsible and committed

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present issues and ideas

• Extensive Microsoft Excel knowledge and expertise

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills (i.e. proactive problem solver), and an inquisitive mind. Knowledge of accounting principles

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

• Comfortable managing the delivery of high-quality outputs with overlapping deadlines and tight time constraints

• Experience with SAP Ariba, Oracle and Anaplan preferred

• Willingness to learn CoStar, Alteryx, and Tableau

• Able to travel 10% for yearly budget review meetings preferred

• Ability to work EMEA or US shift hours

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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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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