About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

About the Role:

Manager, Finance

The Team: The finance team is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to budgeting, forecasting and partnering with all other functions of the business. The team values collaboration and the ability to think critically while problem solving. This role reports to the Associate Director of Finance.

The Impact: This role will provide support to finance, product, and commercial teams. The manager will provide support and analysis for the month-end close and ongoing forecasting as well as market analysis in support of our various product offerings. This role will contribute value added analysis, supporting the finance team’s strategic positioning within the company.

We are looking for a candidate who will assist in supporting the business’ strategic revenue growth plans with insights gained from analyzing company performance data. The ideal candidate is adept at combining analytic tools and techniques with business expertise to identify the key drivers of performance and opportunities for growth. They must be able to translate information into actionable insights to find opportunities for product optimization and use models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. The role requires experience building and implementing financial models using a variety of analytic tools based on data acquisition and data blending to drive decision making. The candidate will have the opportunity to present findings in group settings to members of the senior leadership team.

What’s in it for you:

High exposure to the commercial sales and product management teams as well as exposure to the investment product landscape and its analytics.

Contribute to and influence decision making related to the revenue growth strategy of the business.

Opportunity to enhance current processes and create efficiencies related to reporting and analysis.

The role has a multitude of responsibilities and will gain experience in many functional areas of finance.

Develop your skills working with software to analyze large data sets for the finance and commercial leadership teams.

Be part of a team that focus on cutting-edge financial analysis techniques in an environment that emphases training and development.

Experience contributing to the creation of large language models and helping drive transformation using AI tools.

Responsibilities:

Key contributor to the month-end close, annual budgeting process and monthly revenue forecasting processes.

Partner with the commercial sales team by understanding various complex products and providing actionable solutions related to client inquiries and insight into contract renegotiations and disputes.

Create and update complex financial models relating to market analysis about ETFs, Mutual Funds, OTC Derivatives and Data.

Conduct research and synthesize large quantities of data into actionable analysis for management.

Provide in depth revenue analysis for various products and their impact on the bottom line.

Understand and apply best practices related to revenue recognition and strong internal controls.

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

SP Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $70,817 to $126,301.25. 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 SP Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here .

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong Excel and data manipulation skillset

Experienced in dashboard design and focused, thoughtful visual display of quantitative information

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and see projects through to successful completion

5+ years of experience related to financial planning and analysis, public accounting, asset management or economic analysis

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Experience analyzing data and creating visualizations to support business decision making through the use of Tableau

Experience designing, building, and testing workflows in Alteryx to support analysis of large and complex data sets

Proficiency/knowledge in PowerPoint, Smartview, Anaplan, or other database tools a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Self-motivated

Focused

Creative

Quick learner

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Adaptive to new technologies and platforms

CFA/MBA, in process or as a goal

Passionate about solving business problems

Work well both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated interest in financial markets and securities trading

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.

About SP Global Dow Jones Indic e s

At SP Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the SP 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

SP Dow Jones Indices is a division of SP Global (NYSE: SPGI). SP Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .

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 SP 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 SP 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 SP 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. SP 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

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at SP Global:

At SP Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SP 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. 

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 312460

Posted On: 2025-02-24

Location: Virtual, New York, United States