Financial Analyst, Consolidations and Balance Sheet Reporting

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

09

S&P Global Corporate

The Role: Analyst, Consolidations and Balance Sheet Reporting

This role reports to the Associate Director - US Controller and Internal Reporting. As a Financial Analyst specializing in Balance Sheet and Internal Reporting, you will be an essential part of the Controllers' organization, contributing to the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting processes.

The Team:Join the Global Controllers team, where you will collaborate with various divisions, corporate departments, and higher levels of management. Your role will be pivotal in achieving financial accounting and reporting excellence, generating significant impact, and adding value to S&P Global.

The Impact: As the Analyst, Consolidations and Balance Sheet Reporting, you will be instrumental in reviewing and reporting the global balance sheet and the data that supports it. Your responsibilities will encompass ensuring the reasonableness of monthly global and divisional balance sheets, analyzing unusual balances and fluctuations, and preparing monthly roll forwards for specific balance sheet areas. Additionally, you will review certain subsystem feeds for reasonableness, assist in the preparation of government surveys and statutory filings, and work on improving and automating existing processes, while developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for enhancements.

What's in it for you: By joining the S&P Global Controllers department, you will gain exposure to all areas of the business and visibility with various divisions and levels of management. Your contributions will be vital to financial review processes, and you will have the opportunity to develop your analytical, writing, Excel, and automation skills. Moreover, you will gain familiarity with leading information systems and ERPs, setting you up for future career growth.

Responsibilities: Your key responsibilities will include preparing the monthly global and divisional balance sheet analytics, analyzing global unusual balances to ensure their reasonableness, and preparing rollforward analyses for goodwill, other intangibles, and redeemable non-controlling interests. You will coordinate the global long-lived asset impairment review, manage the monthly feed processes on Workdays 1-4, and ensure timely and accurate data input into Oracle. Additionally, you will analyze feeds from S&P Global Mobility, CRISIL, and SAP for accuracy, collaborating with other divisions to ensure data comparability and consistency. Ensuring proper monthly reconciliation of the feed trial balance to the Oracle general ledger and compliance with SOX documentation will also be part of your role. You will assist in preparing US governmental surveys and other statutory filings while enhancing and automating existing processes to improve efficiency.

What We Are Looking For: We seek an analytical, inquisitive, and collaborative individual who can effectively process large sets of data. A solid accounting knowledge of US GAAP and experience in financial reporting and analysis are essential. Strong English communication skills, the ability to understand core business needs, and the capability to work with diverse groups and levels of management globally are crucial for success in this role. You should be adept at juggling multiple tasks with ease and possess strong organizational skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent field,
• 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly with Excel, is required, although a willingness to learn is also appreciated.
• Amenable to work in US Hours Eastern Time
• Amenable for a Hybrid Setup

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://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, 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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