About the Role:

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S&P Global Corporate

Role Overview

S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking a forward-looking Financial Analyst to help modernize finance through strong data governance, intelligent automation, and practical AI adoption. This role sits at the intersection of finance, data, and technology-focusing on improving data integrity from day one while identifying high-impact opportunities to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines financial acumen with data fluency and a pragmatic approach to automation and AI, ensuring improvements do not compromise accuracy, control, or auditability.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Management & Governance (Day One Priority)

• Establish and enforce strong data governance practices across finance systems and workflows
• Extract, validate, and reconcile data across ERP and planning systems
• Maintain structured, well-documented datasets optimized for reporting and AI model inputs
• Improve data quality, consistency, and traceability for downstream analytics
• Document data flows, definitions, and transformation logic to support transparency and audit requirements
• Partner with finance and technology teams to standardize data definitions and ensure a single source of truth

Automation & Process Optimization

• Reduce reliance on manual processes by designing and implementing automated workflows
• Build scalable, automated reporting solutions using Excel (Power Query, macros), SQL, and BI tools
• Standardize templates and reporting frameworks to minimize ad hoc analysis
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement scalable, repeatable solutions
• Ensure all automation maintains strong controls, validation checks, and audit trails

AI Enablement in Finance

• Identify high-value finance use cases where AI can drive measurable impact (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection, variance analysis, narrative generation)
• Partner with data science and technology teams to support development of AI-driven solutions
• Prepare clean, structured datasets suitable for machine learning and advanced analytics
• Validate AI outputs to ensure alignment with financial controls and business logic
• Balance innovation with governance, ensuring AI adoption enhances-not risks-financial integrity

Phased AI Adoption & Risk Management

• Support a phased, low-risk approach to AI implementation within finance
• Pilot AI solutions in controlled environments before broader deployment
• Develop frameworks for monitoring model performance, accuracy, and bias
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory expectations, and data privacy standards
• Document methodologies and maintain transparency in AI-assisted processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles
• Strong proficiency in Excel (including Power Query VBA/macros a plus) and Alteryx
• Experience working with ERP and planning systems
• Understanding of data governance principles and financial controls
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts or tools in a finance or analytics context is a plus
• Amenable to work in US Hours (Night Shift)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable data and automation solutions
• Curiosity and openness to leveraging AI in a controlled, practical way
• Strong communication skills to bridge finance, data, and technology teams

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.

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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: and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

US Candidates Only:

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