Mgr-Fin Planning & Analysis

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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

• 5–7 years’ FP&A experience, ideally in large organizations
• Strong analytical mindset; adept at interpreting complex financial data
• Clear, confident communicator with senior leadership
• Skilled in financial modeling and forecasting
• Advanced in Excel, Power BI, and financial reporting tools
• Highly organized; thrives in fast-paced, multitasking environments

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for providing Moody’s Corporation with financial analysis, compensation planning, and data to support business decision-making processes.

• Analyze business trends and lead the financial forecasting and long-range planning processes in coordination with business leaders.
• Provide financial and analytical counsel to facilitate decision-making for strategic business initiatives.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including variance and financial statement analysis, and communicate the business drivers behind financial data to senior leadership.
• Ensure high attention to detail and accuracy due to the confidential nature and large volume of global compensation and headcount management.
• Manage and consolidate regional information flow to support global business management.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of existing documentation and processes.

About the team

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team focus on budgeting and forecasting MCO global headcount, annual compensation, and related expenses, providing detailed reporting and analytics to maintain a clear financial picture.

We also handle the global position management process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies through close coordination with various business units and cross-functional initiatives. Our advanced analytical and communication skills allow us to effectively present financial data and models to stakeholders, offering valuable insights and support in planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting activities.

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.