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. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. 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 • 12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or equity research, including 5+ years leading teams, with a track record of interpreting enterprise-level P&L performance and drivers • A player-coach mindset, with the ability to build models, work directly with data, and produce polished deliverables while leading a team and setting strategic direction • Deep expertise in consolidated P&L management, scenario planning, financial modeling, and cash-flow forecasting, plus incentive compensation and performance-funding mechanics • Exceptional communication skills at all levels, with the ability to present confidently to senior leadership • Proven ability to lead through complexity and competing priorities with strong independent judgment, attention to detail, and a bias toward automation • Demonstrated fluency with AI/GenAI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Claude) applied to real finance workflows, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of EPM platforms (e.g., OneStream) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Fabric) strongly preferred • Experience in a public, global, multi-segment organization; direct exposure to executive and Board reporting and earnings-related analysis; and a track record of leading finance transformation, systems implementation, or AI/automation initiatives preferred Education • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred Responsibilities The VP, Corporate FP&A leads enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across Moody's. • Own end-to-end consolidation of the enterprise P&L across the annual operating plan, rolling forecast, and five-year strategic plan, ensuring coherence across all segments and functions • Build, review, and stress-test complex financial models, and direct scenario, sensitivity, and bridge analysis that gives leadership actionable insight into drivers, risks, and opportunities • Produce and elevate executive reporting — including monthly and quarterly financial reviews and quarterly Board decks — translating complex outcomes into concise, decision-ready narratives • Partner with Investor Relations on earnings preparation and the roadmap for evolving external reporting, including analysis on reported and organic basis • Oversee enterprise incentive compensation funding analysis, including performance-based calculations and scenario modeling across plan designs, and prepare Compensation and Human Resources Committee materials • Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing, globally distributed FP&A team, driving capability building, workforce planning, and a culture of ownership • Advise segment and functional leaders on investment, resource-allocation, and margin-expansion decisions, and support mergers and acquisitions integration, restructuring programs, and topline growth initiatives About the Team Our Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team leads enterprise financial planning, analysis, and performance management across Moody's. We provide strategic financial insights that support executive decision making and drive long-term growth, integrating FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, People, and Investor Relations to ensure plans, forecasts, and earnings narratives accurately reflect business performance across Moody's Ratings, Moody's Analytics, and Shared Services. By joining our team, you will contribute to high-impact work spanning Board and management reporting, earnings support, incentive compensation governance, and AI-enabled finance transformation at one of the world's leading financial intelligence organizations. For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $163,300.00 - $236,800.00, 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 or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, 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. Click here to view our full EEO policy statement . Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law . Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement . 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.

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Skills and Competencies
12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or equity research, including 5+ years leading teams, with a track record of interpreting enterprise-level P&L performance and drivers
A player-coach mindset, with the ability to build models, work directly with data, and produce polished deliverables while leading a team and setting strategic direction
Deep expertise in consolidated P&L management, scenario planning, financial modeling, and cash-flow forecasting, plus incentive compensation and performance-funding mechanics
Exceptional communication skills at all levels, with the ability to present confidently to senior leadership
Proven ability to lead through complexity and competing priorities with strong independent judgment, attention to detail, and a bias toward automation
The VP, Corporate FP&A leads enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis across Moody's.
Own end-to-end consolidation of the enterprise P&L across the annual operating plan, rolling forecast, and five-year strategic plan, ensuring coherence across all segments and functions
Build, review, and stress-test complex financial models, and direct scenario, sensitivity, and bridge analysis that gives leadership actionable insight into drivers, risks, and opportunities
Produce and elevate executive reporting — including monthly and quarterly financial reviews and quarterly Board decks — translating complex outcomes into concise, decision-ready narratives
Partner with Investor Relations on earnings preparation and the roadmap for evolving external reporting, including analysis on reported and organic basis
Oversee enterprise incentive compensation funding analysis, including performance-based calculations and scenario modeling across plan designs, and prepare Compensation and Human Resources Committee materials
Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing, globally distributed FP&A team, driving capability building, workforce planning, and a culture of ownership
Advise segment and functional leaders on investment, resource-allocation, and margin-expansion decisions, and support mergers and acquisitions integration, restructuring programs, and topline growth initiatives
About the Team
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.
Click here to view our full EEO policy statement . Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law . Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement .

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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

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