Job Description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

14

The Team:

The Enterprise Data Organization (EDO) at S&P Global is a unified and transformative force focused on unleashing the potential of our exceptional data assets. Operating at the forefront of innovation in GenAI and new data delivery channels, EDO unifies, modernizes, and scales how data is sourced, managed, and delivered across the enterprise. We value progressive thinking, continuous improvement, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to turn data into a strategic asset that fuels innovation and delivers measurable impact.

As Finance Business Leader for this part of the S&P Global organization, you and your team will provide expert financial insight, consultation and decision support to the EDO Leadership Team. Working closely with the CFO of EDO and Market Intelligence. Your team will also have a dotted-line collaboration with the Enterprise Technology finance team as it relates to the EDO FP&A of technology. This role requires you to primarily work UK business hours with some overlap to US hours a plus.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Strategic Financial Partnership & Decision Support:

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to EDO leadership, providing expert financial insight and decision support on strategy while championing innovative AI-driven approaches to financial analysis

• Lead the financial planning, execution, and reporting of a multi-year expense productivity program, partnering with senior leadership to define objectives and success metrics, oversee progress against milestones, and provide clear, decision-ready performance and progress reporting through routine and executive-level updates.

• Lead EDO budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and planning activities using next-generation financial planning tools and AI-enhanced models that provide deeper business insights and predictive capabilities

• Champion innovative approaches to financial analysis, actively seeking ways to integrate emerging technologies and AI-driven insights into traditional FP&A workflows

• Translate strategy into actionable financial plans and participate in Quarterly Business Reviews, forecast calls, and strategic planning sessions with a progressive mindset toward process optimization

Financial Reporting & Executive Communication:

• Develop and implement sophisticated financial models and forecasts that support enterprise technology initiatives, leveraging automation and AI where possible for enhanced accuracy and efficiency

• Deliver clear, actionable insights to executive leadership and the Board using advanced analytics and visualization tools to enhance decision-making capabilities

• Create standardized tools, dashboards, and reports for operational visibility, incorporating AI-driven insights and automated reporting mechanisms

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing team with a culture of continuous improvement, technological advancement, and progressive thinking

• Foster an environment that embraces AI adoption and encourages fresh perspectives on traditional financial processes

• Guide teams to achieve holistic understanding of technology expenditures while promoting innovative approaches to cost optimization

What We're Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with minimum 10+ years in FP&A with significant focus on technology sectors and demonstrated ability to drive process innovation

• Proven track record working with C-suite executives in technology environments, demonstrating strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership on innovative financial approaches

• Extensive experience with SDLC, technology workforce planning, and software application rationalization, coupled with progressive mindset toward AI integration and process optimization

• Experience developing and evaluating business cases for major data and technology initiatives, ensuring clear articulation of ROI, business value, and financial impact.

• Experience managing financial operations in large, matrixed technology organizations with demonstrated ability to challenge traditional approaches and implement efficiency improvements

• This person will work in UK time zone working hours.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Track record of successfully implementing AI or automation solutions within FP&A processes to drive efficiency and accuracy improvements

• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives within finance organizations, particularly in data-driven environments

• Strong change management capabilities with proven success in fostering progressive mindsets and driving adoption of new technologies and methodologies

• MBA and/or CPA/Chartered Accountant strongly preferred

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

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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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. 

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