Job Description

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

10+ years in business strategy, consulting or finance role with 5+ years of relevant experience in a well-disciplined organization where finance business partnering best practices are integral to the management of the business Financial Services or SaaS industry experience preferred (but not mandatory) Proactive, strategic thinker Strong analytical and project management skills Superior problem solving skills with ability to communicate effectively with executive management Must be detail oriented, ensuring accuracy and quality of reporting and other deliverables Excellent interpersonal and people management skills Ability to provide constructive and robust challenge to business management Ability to work effectively with other functional areas to understand the operational and cultural issues relevant to achieving superior results Hyper client focused with tenacity to resolve issues and conflicts High energy individual with enthusiasm for business partnering with multiple stakeholders Ability to work in a dual reporting matrix environment Ability to work with key stakeholders across time zones

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or engineering (open to other degrees with transferable skillsets)

Responsibilities

A successful finance business partner for the Banking segment will combine business and finance competencies with business intelligence and data modeling strategies. The finance business partner will aid in the development and execution of high quality management reports, investment plans and operating model strategies to maximize the value of the business. A key member of the business' management team, this person will ideally provide a constructive, aspirational and diverse point of view, serving as a trusted advisor to the leadership team.



Functional responsibilities:

Ensure close connection between operational actions and financial results and forecasts Provide business management team with reporting, performance diagnostics and insights that highlight the impacts of operational decisions (e.g., hiring, pricing strategies, investments, etc) on financial performance Ensure regular cadence of high-quality, timely, credible and insightful reporting related to key business drivers Liaise with accounting and global business services functions to ensure management reporting is accurate and fit for decision-making


Facilitate prioritization and execution of strategic investments Understand business strategies including product roadmaps, competitive environment, evaluation of and due diligence on M&A targets, customer feedback and sales pipeline. Identify "value events" and produce risk-oriented analytics to evaluate trade-offs and enable decisions on business strategies. Act as a facilitation point for collaboration and development of business case scenarios. Act as a catalyst to drive forward initiatives, providing regular reporting and insights enabling the business to adjust, as necessary.


Adapt corporate financial planning cycles to business operating cycles Balance support for quarterly and annual planning cycles with transparent, rolling, interactive financial models that enable executive-level investment decision-making (e.g., go/no-go on multi-phased investment) as well as variable adjustments to financial forecasts (e.g., sales outperformance/COGS) on an ongoing basis Ensure alignment of OU planning activities to corporate objectives; facilitate clear communication flows between Finance and Business management Develop cost efficiency strategies to ensure maximum allocation of capital towards investment and/or improved business margins


Business Engagement / Enabling the business to succeed Integration of finance into the business; attend team meetings, ensure full understanding of the business Provide tailored, effective presentations and business intelligence reports ensuring regular dialogue with business stakeholders Act as a sounding board to business management on all topics - operational, financial, risk, customer, product, etc. Serve as a liaison to other supporting functions (e.g., HR, sales ops, accounting, etc.) to proactively identify and expeditiously solve problems


Drive value through investor messaging and customer satisfaction Ensure key business successes are spotlighted in quarterly investor communications Support business in improving NPS including through ownership of and resolution of customer issues related to back office processes


People management Attract, train, retain top talent in Finance department. Influence, motivate and collaborate with other Finance business partners, in support of cross-functional business initiatives and to ensure streamlining of finance business support processes Provide active leadership to both the finance and business teams, developing and championing excellence and change processes (people process systems)

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.