Svp-Financial Planning & Analysis

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The Role:
Moody’s seeks an experienced SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis to work closely with the Moody’s Divisional CFO. The SVP will drive financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate will have creative energy, strong financial acumen, a collaborative spirit, and executive presence. 

Key responsibilities include leading the Annual Operating Plan, Monthly and Quarterly Reporting, Executive-level Analytics, and Investment Governance processes. The SVP will also manage the strategic reporting framework, supporting Moody’s narrative for key stakeholders including the Moody’s Analytics (MA) President, Chief Operating Officer, the MA Senior Leadership team, the Moody’s Executive Leadership team, the Board of Directors, and the Corporate Planning, External Reporting, and Investor Relations teams.

Specific responsibilities include:
– Coordinating the annual operating plan, rolling monthly, and quarterly forecast processes across the Business Finance teams supporting the MA operating units and central functions.
– Enhancing and streamlining financial planning and reporting processes.
– Building meaningful reports to highlight areas for decision-making for key stakeholders.
– Leading the quarterly earnings processes for MA, including coordinating and preparing financial, product, business strategy, and operational analytics for investor presentations.
– Monitoring the external landscape to ensure MA is using the best metrics to convey its strategy and results.
– Participating in key strategic projects as needed, including Pricing, Go to Market, Sales Deployment, and Product Profitability.

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business discipline.
– Over 10 years of FP&A, strategy, or management consulting experience, preferably with SaaS or FinTech exposure.
– Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to propose and execute new projects and ideas.
– Quick learning abilities and leadership skills to guide knowledgeable stakeholders.
– Strong communication skills and executive presence.
– Team player who can collaborate with peers inside and outside Finance to meet firm objectives.
– Experience with financial modelling, capital investment, and management accounting.
– Familiarity with Hyperion, OneStream, or similar EPM systems.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to adapt to changing business needs and prioritize tasks accordingly.
– Must always operate from a stakeholder perspective, proactively seeking ways to better support our customers. The successful candidate will:
– Have a strong background in financial planning and analysis, process design, and investment and efficiency planning and governance.
– Be a strategic thinker with a focus on driving performance and operational excellence.
– Demonstrate the ability to build relationships and collaborate across finance and business organizations. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for finance and a desire to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$192,500]] –  [[$279,200]], depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.