Analyst, Financial Analysis

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Analyst, Financial Analysis

The Analyst will play a key role in performing financial analysis and delivering actionable insights that help inform business decisions. Partnering closely with Financial Analysis & Planning Managers, the Analyst will analyze actual results against forecast, identify key trends and variances, and update business forecasts for SPDJI functions.

The Analyst will also drive process improvement initiatives that streamline reporting and increase efficiency, while supporting the monthly financial close and estimate process. The role will also help manage the quarterly revenue share process, working directly with clients, and conduct competitor intelligence research to inform management. Across all areas of the role, the Analyst will be expected to leverage LLMs and other AI tools to work more efficiently and deliver higher-quality insights. The Analyst will be joining and interacting with a global finance team.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Forecasting

• Analyze actual results against estimate, forecast and prior year, identifying key variances and trends and explaining the underlying drivers
• Develop and update business forecasts for SPDJI functions in partnership with Financial Analysis & Planning Managers
• Deliver insights and commentary to support management reporting, including the Quarterly Financial Review
• Build and maintain financial models and ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives and business decisions
• Support the monthly close and estimate process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and estimate updates

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring reporting and close processes
• Develop and maintain tools and workflows (e.g., Excel, Alteryx, Python, LLMs) that improve efficiency and data accuracy
• Build and maintain process documentation supported by LLMs, keeping procedures and controls clear, current and consistent across the team

Quarterly Revenue Share

• Prepare quarterly revenue share calculations, reconciling underlying volume and revenue data to source
• Analyze quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year trends and the drivers behind them
• Partner with financial management to respond to client queries on revenue share results
• Work directly with clients to review calculations, resolve questions and finalize results

Competitor Intelligence Research

• Monitor competitor earnings releases, calls and investor materials across index providers and exchanges
• Summarize notable commentary and key metrics relevant to SPDJI for management
• Track industry and market trends that affect SPDJI's business

Accounting & Operational Support

• Assist with account coding, invoice and procurement inquiries from SPDJI functions, connecting team members with Corporate resources as needed
• Assist in processing manual invoices and preparing Ariba requisitions
• Assist with vendor research as requested

What we're looking for:
Basic Qualifications:

• Finance or Accounting degree required
• 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to financial analysis, forecasting or FP&A preferred
• Very well organized and detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and financial management
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Hands-on experience using LLMs to support analysis, documentation or workflow automation, with sound judgment in validating outputs and protecting confidential data
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Alteryx or Python considered an asset
• Familiarity with Oracle, Ariba, Salesforce or Anaplan preferred
• Working Hours: US Shift (every 1st week of the month), EMEA (the rest of the month)
• Amenable to work in Bridgetowne, Quezon City (nearest landmark: Tiendesitas and Opus Mall)

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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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. 

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