Associate Director - Finance Business Partner

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Role: Finance Associate Director – Business Partnering (Energy Horizons)

 

The Team

The Finance Business Partner team for the Horizons Business Line sits at the strategic core of S&P Global Commodity Insights — operating as the primary financial voice for one of the company's most dynamic and high-growth areas, working directly alongside senior business and finance leadership to shape commercial direction and investment strategy. This is a team that prizes analytical precision, executive-level influence, and deep market acumen, where your work shapes decisions, not just reports on them. As a senior leader in this team, you will own the full financial planning agenda for Horizons while leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing group of finance professionals.

 

Responsibilities and Impact

• Drive full-cycle financial planning for the Horizons Business Line — own the Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Plan, rolling forecasts, and workforce strategy; build multi-year scenario and sensitivity models and present results with recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead performance management for key strategic initiatives: establish financial and operating metrics, hold the business accountable to targets, proactively quantify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to protect revenue and margin
• Shape investment decisions by partnering with business line and executive leaders to challenge and validate business cases, ACV analyses, and ROI frameworks — translating complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Deliver executive-level insight through monthly business operations reviews and board-ready presentations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial results, forecasts, and management reporting
• Spearhead high-visibility special projects for Energy senior finance leadership, including M&A due diligence, strategic acquisitions, and integration support across NAMER and EMEA
• Champion financial process innovation — drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and automation by embedding AI-enabled tools, in close collaboration with Accounting, FP&A, Corporate Finance, HR, and global stakeholders

 

Compensation/Benefits Information

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $104,435 to $182,604. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here (https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries).

 

What We're Looking For

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, or corporate finance, including direct partnership with VP-level or above business and finance executives on strategic planning and investment decisions
• Demonstrated experience owning Annual Operating Plan cycles, Long-Range Planning processes, rolling forecasts, and business case / ROI development for a business unit or product line
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (complex financial modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis) and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence, strategic investment analysis, or integration workstreams in a corporate finance environment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CFA designation
• Experience with Oracle Financials, Anaplan, Ariba, Workday, and Alteryx or equivalent ERP and data management platforms
• Demonstrated experience applying AI-driven tools to financial workflows, reporting automation, and forecasting processes
• Track record of leading, coaching, and developing a team of finance professionals within a matrixed, global organization
• Data analytics and visualization experience using Alteryx and Tableau, with the ability to guide a finance team in their application
• Demonstrated record of executive-level strategic influence — using data-driven insight to shape business strategy and secure alignment on key investment decisions at senior leadership level
• Background in the energy, commodities, or information services sector

 

Right to Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

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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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