About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

15

About the Role: VP, Commercial Finance – Commercial Analytics & Business Partnering

The Team:

The Market Intelligence Finance, Strategy and Operations team is over 150 professionals in multiple countries. This team of about 40 supports commercial, across all our products, including commission operations and partnership around design.

What’s In It for You: Opportunity to directly impact strategic delivery and sit on the cutting edge of future internal needs. Become a leader in the Market Intelligence division and gain exposure to senior management by delivering business critical thought leadership and insights. Develop deep and wide expertise across all facets of S&P Global Market Intelligence, including central functions, product, and commercial. Grow and develop your career as part of a dynamic, truly 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 Global Market Intelligence is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Finance to lead well over $4 billion of revenue. This pivotal role will involve leading a team of 40 which includes 20 people focused on commissions and will report directly to the CFO of Market Intelligence while partnering closely with the Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Head of the Customer Growth Office.

• Commercial & Business Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to the Chief Commercial Officer, providing financial insights and support to drive commercial success.
• Operational Planning & Divisional Target Setting: Drive the operational planning process across multiple layers of the organization, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Set and manage divisional targets, incorporating different frequencies and levels of detail to meet business needs.
• Revenue Management & Analysis: Develop and implement strategies for revenue management, ensuring the optimization of ACV (Annual Contract Value) and revenue growth.
• Conduct in-depth revenue analysis to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate business cases for Commercial, Marketing, and Sales Operations to determine optimal ROI and efficiencies for the cost.
• Partner with Business Line Leads for over $1B of revenue and dynamic products
• Commission Operations: Oversee commission operations, ensuring accurate calculation, tracking, and reporting of commissions. Partner to develop and refine commission structures to align with business objectives and drive sales performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Decision Support & Ad Hoc Reporting: Provide decision support to senior leadership through detailed financial analysis and reporting. Develop and deliver ad hoc reports and analysis to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Strategic Leadership: Report directly to the CFO of Market Intelligence, contributing to the overall strategic direction of the finance function. Play a key role in shaping and executing financial strategies that drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• People Leadership: Coach and develop the team to their greatest potential, supporting the expansion of experiences to support internal mobility and overall career development. Ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency across all finance functions.
• Progressive Tools & Technologies: Foster the use of advanced tools and platforms, such as Salesforce, Xactly, Anaplan, Alteryx, Tableau, and Oracle to drive financial operations and insights. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about leveraging automation and GenAI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in finance. Join our team and be at the forefront of transforming our finance capability through cutting-edge technologies and approaches.

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 $157,900 to $285,475. 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.

What We’re Looking For: We are seeking candidates who are passionate about leveraging automation and GenAI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in finance. Join our team and be at the forefront of transforming our finance capability through cutting-edge technologies and approaches.

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field is required
• 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:

• MBA or CPA/Chartered Accountant designation is preferred.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry is a plus.
• Demonstration of results through transformation and efficiency in finance through cutting-edge approaches.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

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-summaries

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation – Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&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.

US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law.

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