Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to provide strategic financial guidance and actionable insights to senior leadership. The role involves supporting senior management with advanced financial analysis, identifying trends, and optimizing business performance through strategic recommendations. You will engage in high-level discussions, develop financial forecasts and budgets, and offer ad-hoc analysis to help achieve the company’s financial goals.

• Strategic Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor by providing insightful financial analysis to senior managing directors and stakeholders to inform strategic decisions.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Lead the creation of detailed financial reports and presentations, offering actionable recommendations based on data.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business strategies and financial goals.
• Business Performance Insights: Deliver regular financial performance reviews, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue growth, and translating data into actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to understand business drivers and challenges, providing financial modelling and analysis to support decision-making.
• Strategic Decision Support: Assist senior leadership with strategic decisions, including capital investments, business case development, and M&A due diligence, integrating financial insights with strategic objectives.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of FP&A analysts, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis & Special Projects: Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Qualification & Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• 7+ years in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or management consulting.
• Proven experience working directly with senior management and influencing decisions with data-driven insights.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, Excel, and financial reporting tools; knowledge of ERP systems and Business Intelligence tools is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business needs and challenges with high professional integrity and maturity.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Benefits

Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Life, Disability, and Accident insurance
• A discounted employee stock purchase plan, and
• Tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.