Financial Analyst
S&P Global · Posted Nov 8
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About the role
The Global AR & Credit team at S&P Global focuses on improving accounts receivable metrics such as DSO, cash collections, credit resolutions, and delinquency reduction. The Financial Analyst supports the AR–Cash Global Senior Manager and Directors of Credit & Collections by analyzing reserves, delinquent AR, DSO, and cash collections models across divisions. The role works with systems including PIMS, SAP, Oracle Fusion, and ARCS and supports reporting, reconciliations, and SOX-compliant controls.
What you will do
- A good understanding of accounting and revenue recognition concepts.
- Perform analysis and provide senior management with final monthly results for DSO, delinquent AR, and cash collections.
- Perform analysis and provide senior management with final monthly results for reserves.
- Support the Finance and Collections teams in consolidating, analyzing, and reporting revenue data.
- A positive attitude toward learning analytical tools such as Alteryx, Blue Prism, and Tableau to prepare day-to-day operational reports and perform reconciliations.
- Assist with special projects and ad hoc reports as necessary.
- Strong ability to analyze and resolve issues promptly and efficiently while ensuring reporting is completed.
- Provide backfill coverage and support to other team members.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact and collaborate with internal customers (employees or managers) and external customers at all levels, including third parties, to achieve results.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people globally, supporting both internal employees and external customers to resolve issues.
- Must be able to work independently, be accountable for processes/tasks performed, and understand when an issue should be escalated to management.
- Ability to multitask and work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Motivated to achieve objectives; may be required to take a leading position for projects and initiatives.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with advanced-level Excel and Access skills.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 5+ years of experience in OTC required (cash applications experience will be an added advantage).
- College-level accounting degree preferred.
- At least some experience working with SAP, HighRadius, Oracle Fusion, Salesforce CPQ, and PIMS preferred.
- Willingness to learn our new systems and legacy systems at a fast pace.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external customers at all management and staff levels globally.
- Skills in working and communicating with offshore partners.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy while managing a heavy workload; understanding of contributions to the overall end-to-end process; and a global perspective on how functions impact the company as a whole.
- Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.
- Must be assertive in following up to resolve issues and able to multitask in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Must be able to work independently, be accountable for processes/tasks performed, and understand when an issue should be elevated to management.
- Flexible to work varying shift schedules, primarily to match US working hours, and to work overtime when there is a strong business need.
- Must be willing to work in the India office during US working hours.
Benefits and support
- Health care coverage designed for the mind and body
- Generous time off
- Access to a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills
- Retirement planning
- Continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution
- Financial wellness programs
- Family friendly perks
- Retail discounts
- Referral incentive awards
About S&P Global
S&P Global is a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the global capital and commodity markets. Through its core operating divisions—including S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Market Intelligence, S&P Global Energy, and S&P Dow Jones Indices—the company empowers organizations to make decisions with conviction. It delivers essential intelligence that enables businesses, governments, and individuals to navigate changing global landscapes and plan for the future.
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 44500 employees
- Founded
- 1917
- Location
- New York, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology & Transformation Officer
Chief Executive Officer, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Chief Legal Officer
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