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. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

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

• 2+ years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, accounting or a related analytical finance function, including hands-on involvement in month-end close, forecast and budget cycles
• Strong finance and accounting foundation with the ability to interpret results, identify key drivers, assess risks and opportunities, and translate findings into clear recommendations
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookup functions, data validation, data manipulation and financial modeling, to support accurate and efficient analysis
• Experience handling large and complex datasets while maintaining data quality, consistency and control, with the ability to identify anomalies and reconcile information
• Experience with financial systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, planning applications or reporting tools; knowledge of business intelligence tools is preferred
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to take ownership, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, manage competing priorities, and work independently or collaboratively
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency, growing awareness of AI risk management, and commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

Education

• Completed bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis, planning and reporting that turns complex data into actionable business insights
• Support month-end close by reviewing financial results, validating data, preparing analysis and explaining material variances
• Prepare and maintain forecasts, annual budgets and financial plans using business drivers, historical trends and stakeholder inputs
• Analyze business performance and provide timely insights on key drivers, risks, opportunities and emerging trends
• Develop and maintain financial models, recurring reports, management presentations and ad hoc analysis for decision support
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to understand performance drivers, constructively challenge assumptions and communicate recommendations
• Work with large and complex datasets to identify anomalies, reconcile information and ensure the accuracy and integrity of reporting outputs
• Use artificial intelligence and other analytical tools responsibly to improve the efficiency, quality and scalability of finance processes
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and stronger controls while managing assigned deliverables with appropriate independence
• Manage assigned deliverables with appropriate independence while collaborating effectively with team members and cross-functional partners.

About the Team

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team supports informed decision-making through disciplined planning, accurate reporting and forward-looking analysis. The team partners across the organization to explain performance, identify risks and opportunities, and improve the quality and efficiency of financial processes. By joining our team, you will contribute to analytical work that connects financial results with business priorities and supports Moody's evolving use of data, technology and responsible artificial intelligence.

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.