Assistant Vice President - Financial Planning and Analysis

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The Role:
At Moody’s, we aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and empowered. We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Assistant Vice President (AVP) to lead our Compensation Modelling and Analytics function. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing complex compensation models, providing actionable insights, and ensuring data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and senior leadership, to deliver robust analytics that support effective position management and strategic workforce planning.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain advanced compensation models and tools to support business objectives.
* Analyse compensation data and trends to optimize strategies and provide actionable insights.
* Collaborate with diverse business lines and support functions across various geographies.
* Ensure accurate position management through comprehensive data analysis and reporting.
* Prepare and communicate monthly reports and variance analysis, utilizing financial KPIs and identifying historical trends to guide management focus.
* Manage core planning functions, including results analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Partner with local, regional, and global contacts to ensure timely deliverables, working closely with senior management on strategic and financial planning.
* Design financial models and metrics to measure performance and highlight key focus areas for leadership.
* Create executive presentations for business updates to senior management and key business partners.
* Gather and analyse internal and external market and competitive trends
* Lead and mentor a small team, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high performance and professional development.

Qualifications:
* Post-graduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or a related quantitative field (e.g., MBA, CPA/CA, CIMA, ACCA).
* 9+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, business intelligence tools, and data science.
* Proficiency in multidimensional reporting applications (e.g., Hyperion Planning and Essbase).
* Strong knowledge of accounting concepts and experience with financial modeling.
* Advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience supervising and mentoring analysts, and working with senior leaders on financial planning and reporting.

Key Competencies:
* Exceptional stakeholder management and the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the organization.
* Proactiveness and alignment with management expectations.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility with changing commitments, deadlines, and meeting attendance.
* Highly motivated with a change agent mentality.
* Ability to manage complex financial data and deploy financial models and forecasting mechanisms.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $133,100- $192,950, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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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.