Moody's is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions.
The role of Associate Financial Analyst involves providing support throughout all phases of the financial planning and analysis processes and strives to be a contributor to the Finance team.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Support senior team members in performing planning and analysis processes, projects, and ad-hoc requests as required by the Finance organization by embracing the following responsibilities:
- Own, update, and improve budget/forecast models for the 360-investment program ("360 Program"), a key central initiative for MA, on behalf of Data Solutions and KYC Operating Units
- Provide supporting analysis on investment needs (both compensation and non-compensation related), supervise actual spend against budget/forecast, and act as a liaison between the business and Finance teams to ensure accurate booking of invoices, as well as and accurate capitalization.
- Support key 360 Program deliverables, including the preparation of supporting presentations, data collection and analysis, and coordination with important team members
- Assist in, forecasting, month-end, and variance analysis reporting, as well as ad hoc projects based on business needs
- Collaborate in the preparation of the monthly reports and variance analysis to identify key focus areas for management in a timely manner
- Assist with the preparation of various business planning processes and results, including forecasts, budgets, 5-year strategic plans, etc.
- Input forecast and budget projections into Moody's financial reporting systems with guidance from direct manager and/or senior team members
- Partner with other teams in Finance and Business Planning to develop good working relationships within the organization
- Assist in the development of new reporting solutions and identify key focus areas for management with guidance from direct manager and/or senior team members
**Experience/Qualifications**:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or another quantitative field
- Strong verbal & written English skills.
- Highly proficient in Excel, with a focus on financial modelling
- Good analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritize tasks accordingly.
**Key Competencies**:
- Desire to learn new skills and embrace new challenges.
- Applies knowledge and basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve problems.
- Positive attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Develops a broad-based knowledge of financial instruments, terminology, and related business practices of the FP&A area.
- Able to provide basic support for business planning processes and deliverables.
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.
For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNet