About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09 What we need help with: The Financial Analyst will report to the Manager, FP&A, and will partner with business leaders in and outside of the finance and accounting team. They will synthesize complex financial and operational data into dashboards and OKRs that support meaningful analysis and insights. They will be a key player in annual budgeting and monthly reforecasts and will assist with the forecasting and budgeting models. This position will have exposure to leadership and will have exposure to various parts of our organization.
Assist with the annual operating plan, budget process and monthly reforecasting process for automotiveMastermind.
Provide continued development and improvement of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.
Collaborate cross-functionally to perform monthly financial close process.
Work with all department and business units to better understand the key drivers of their business and business requirements.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and variance analysis, by creating simple and effective weekly and monthly reporting.
Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis - Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives.
Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, pricing, and new initiatives.
Analyze large data sets, complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making.
Continually improve the quality of data and prioritize accuracy of inputs used in financial decision-making.
Assist headcount planning for automotiveMastermind and continuously improving the process.
Who you are:
Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
1+ years' experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of SQL is an asset
Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting
Robust financial modeling skills
Ability to think critically; high level of problem-solving skills
Experience with Sales Force or other CRM tools strongly preferred
Excellent time management skills
Ability to manage and analyze large data sets
Strong attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think creatively; highly-driven and self-motivated
Initiative-taker with the mindset of continuous improvement
Experience with NetSuite is a plus
Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $54,400 to $80,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit link https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries/us
Where you will be: This position is based in our New York headquarters. We work a hybrid work schedule with a current minimum of one teamwide designated day in the office.
Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. We work to a flexible schedule based on the company needs; generally, this is Monday through Friday, though holidays and weekend may be required.
About automotiveMastermind:
Who we are: Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind is a leading provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for the automotive industry and believes that technology can transform data, revealing key customer insights to accurately predict automotive sales. Through its proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, the company empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. automotiveMastermind is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit automotivemastermind.com.
At automotiveMastermind, we thrive on high energy at high speed. We're an organization in hyper-growth mode and have a fast-paced culture to match. Our highly engaged teams feel passionately about both our product and our people. This passion is what continues to motivate and challenge our teams to be best-in-class. Our cultural values of "Drive" and "Help" have been at the core of what we do, and how we have built our culture through the years. This cultural framework inspires a passion for success while collaborating to win.
What we do: Through our proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, we empower dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. In short, we help automotive dealerships generate success in their loyalty, service, and conquest portfolios through a combination of turnkey predictive analytics, proactive marketing, and dedicated consultative services.
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://www.spglobal.com/en/careers/our-culture/
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.
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: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.
203 - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive), 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), FINANC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 297652 Posted On: 2024-03-28 Location: New York, New York, United States
