Financial Analyst

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Team: Be part of a Global AR & Credit team to provide functional and technical management expertise. Improve AR metrics (DSO, cash collections, credit resolutions, and delinquency reduction). The essential functions and responsibilities of our Revenue Analyst, a key business position that helps us maximize shareholder value, are outlined below.

The Impact: This position will assist the AR-Cash Global Senior Manager and Directors of Credit & Collections with analyses of all reserve, DSO, delinquent AR, and cash collections models for all divisions of S&P Global.

Review and analyze internal and external interface monitoring throughout each close with the finance teams and directors.

Understand subsystems such as PIMS, SAP, Oracle Fusion, GL, AR, and AP modules, and ARCS Accounts and Tasks products. Adhere to accounting, audit, and systems controls and procedures, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and SOX controls.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to be part of S&P Global, a growing global organization that powers the markets of the future.

• Be part of a Global AR & Credit team and collaborate with domestic and international retained staff; third parties; Treasury; Intercompany; AP & OTC teams; and all global business units, focusing on achieving team and company objectives.
• Work with the latest cutting-edge technologies, including our automation initiatives and Lean Six Sigma projects.

Responsibilities:

• A good understanding of accounting and revenue recognition concepts.
• Perform analysis and provide senior management with final monthly results for DSO, delinquent AR, and cash collections.
• Perform analysis and provide senior management with final monthly results for reserves.
• Support the Finance and Collections teams in consolidating, analyzing, and reporting revenue data.
• A positive attitude toward learning analytical tools such as Alteryx, Blue Prism, and Tableau to prepare day-to-day operational reports and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reports as necessary.
• Strong ability to analyze and resolve issues promptly and efficiently while ensuring reporting is completed.
• Provide backfill coverage and support to other team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact and collaborate with internal customers (employees or managers) and external customers at all levels, including third parties, to achieve results.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people globally, supporting both internal employees and external customers to resolve issues.
• Must be able to work independently, be accountable for processes/tasks performed, and understand when an issue should be escalated to management.
• Ability to multitask and work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated to achieve objectives; may be required to take a leading position for projects and initiatives.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with advanced-level Excel and Access skills.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in OTC required (cash applications experience will be an added advantage).
• College-level accounting degree preferred.
• At least some experience working with SAP, HighRadius, Oracle Fusion, Salesforce CPQ, and PIMS preferred.

• Willingness to learn our new systems and legacy systems at a fast pace.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external customers at all management and staff levels globally.
• Skills in working and communicating with offshore partners.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while managing a heavy workload; understanding of contributions to the overall end-to-end process; and a global perspective on how functions impact the company as a whole.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.
• Must be assertive in following up to resolve issues and able to multitask in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

• Must be able to work independently, be accountable for processes/tasks performed, and understand when an issue should be elevated to management.

• Flexible to work varying shift schedules, primarily to match US working hours, and to work overtime when there is a strong business need.
• Must be willing to work in the India office during US working hours.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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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