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,…