Financial Analyst

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. 

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (preferably Office 365), with advanced Excel and VBA knowledge preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• 1- 3 years of work experience in FP&A, HR, or similar roles with a focus on position control or workforce planning.

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities
Support financial planning and analysis processes, focusing on position management and headcount planning.
• Assist in forecasting, month-end reporting, and expense analysis.
• Support monthly reporting and variance analysis to identify key focus areas for management.
• Act as liaison between FP&A and other departments to improve data flow and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with department managers to align staffing needs with financial goals.
• Prepare and present regular reports on position status and headcount trends to senior leadership.
• Analyze financial impact of staffing changes and recommend resource allocation optimizations.
• Track position vacancies, new hires, and terminations to align with budget and resource plans.
• Analyze workforce trends, vacancy rates, and turnover to inform strategic decisions.
• Support headcount planning and forecasting with FP&A and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to validate position data for workforce planning and budgeting.
• Ensure accurate reflection of position changes in financial systems.
• Maintain position management database ensuring data integrity for headcount tracking and organizational structures.
• Manage and analyze workforce data, oversee position control, and provide insights for headcount planning.

About the team
Our Finance team is responsible for supporting strategic financial planning and analysis across the organization. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in global financial operations, data-driven decision making, and strategic workforce planning.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.