Sr. Specialist, Financial Analysis

Overview Senior Specialist, Financial Analysis at S&P Global. 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. Location: Manila Bridgetowne West C-5 Road GBF Center 2, Manila, Philippines. 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, 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; prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations; prepare Monthly Close Packet with QTD variance commentaries; research and document expense transactions; prepare analysis for ad hoc requests and projects; provide support to Managers and Analysts as needed. Other Accountabilities: Assist with vendor research, account coding inquiries, procurement questions, develop knowledge of business and financial system tools, suggest/process improvements, alert management to problems and propose solutions, provide thorough responses to management inquiries. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financial Management 3+ years FP&A experience with background in General Accounting Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills; ability to manipulate large data sets Experience with MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, IF functions, Power Query) and PowerBI Fluency with Oracle Financials or similar financial systems; Anaplan and Oracle Smart View preferred CPA preferred but not required Amenable to work in office 2 days per week or 9 days per month; mid-shift schedule (3PM–12AM PH Time) 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 Values Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. We focus on powering global markets. We start with a foundation of integrity, bring a spirit of discovery, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. Benefits Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off. Continuous Learning: Resources to grow your career. Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, education programs with company-matched student loan contributions, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: Perks for partners and children. Beyond the Basics: Retail discounts and referral incentives. For more information on benefits by country visit: Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please email Job ID: • Location: Manila, Philippines #J-18808-Ljbffr