Senior Director, S&P Dow Jones Indices - Commercial Finance

Company: CFA Institute
Location: New York
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):14Job Description: Senior Director, S&P Dow Jones Indices - Commercial FinanceAbout the Role: As a Senior Director at S&P Dow Jones Indices, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategies that drive our commercial success. This leadership position is designed for an experienced finance professional with a strong background in commercial finance, and operational planning.
The Team: The S&P Dow Jones Indices Finance, Strategy and Operations team comprises 25 professionals across multiple countries. This division supports commercial activities across all our products and strategic partnerships.
What's In It for You: You will have the opportunity to directly influence strategic initiatives and be at the forefront of future internal needs. As a leader in S&P Dow Jones Indices, you will gain exposure to senior management by delivering critical thought leadership and insights. You will develop comprehensive expertise across all facets of S&P Global, including central functions, product, and commercial, while advancing your career within a dynamic, global team.
Responsibilities and Impact: Are you a seasoned finance leader with a passion for driving revenue management, operational planning, and commercial finance strategy? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a significant impact on business outcomes? S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking a Senior Director of Commercial Finance to lead a substantial revenue portfolio. This critical role will report directly to the CFO while collaborating closely with the Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Head of the Customer Growth Office.

• Commercial & Business Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Commercial Officer, providing financial insights and support to drive commercial success.
• Operational Planning & Divisional Target Setting: Lead the operational planning process across the organization, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Revenue Management & Analysis: Develop and implement strategies for revenue management, ensuring optimization of ACV (Annual Contract Value) and revenue recognition growth.
• Generative AI Models: Spearhead initiatives to integrate Generative AI technologies into financial processes, focusing on model training to enhance decision-making and predictive analytics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals and drive innovation through advanced analytics.
• Decision Support & Ad Hoc Reporting: Provide decision support to senior leadership through detailed financial analysis and reporting, including the development of ad hoc reports to meet evolving business needs.
• Strategic Leadership: Report directly to the Division CFO, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the finance function and shaping financial strategies that drive growth and operational efficiency.
• People Leadership: Mentor and develop your team to maximize their potential, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration across all finance functions.
• Progressive Tools & Technologies: Advocate for the use of advanced tools and platforms, including Salesforce, Anaplan, Alteryx, Tableau, and Oracle, to enhance financial operations. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about leveraging automation and Generative AI technologies to innovate finance processes.Compensation/Benefits Information: S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $ 148,257 to $259,889.25. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and additional S&P Global benefits.What We're Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required; an MBA or CPA/Chartered Accountant designation is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in finance, with a focus on revenue management, operational planning, and commercial finance.
  • Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • A strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.Additional Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
    • Demonstrated results in transformation and efficiency in finance through innovative approaches, including the use of Generative AI technologies.
    • Proficiency in Alteryx for data analytics and process automation.This revised job description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications suitable for a Senior Director role within S&P Dow Jones Indices, with an emphasis on Generative AI model training and its integration into financial processes, as well as the importance of Alteryx experience, while removing references to commissions.
      Right to Work Requirements:This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.Return to Work:Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.What's In It For You?Our Purpose:Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
      
      Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
      Our People:We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
      
      From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.Our Values:
      Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
      At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
      
      Benefits:We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
      
      Our benefits include:
      • Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
      • Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
      • Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
      • Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
      • Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
      • Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summariesInclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.-----------------------------------------------------------Equal Opportunity EmployerS&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
        
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        Job ID: 315411
        Posted On: 2025-04-28
        Location: New York, New York, United States
        
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