VP FP&A

Your team responsibilities

MSCI is seeking a Vice President in FP&A to drive the Corporate financial planning process, support carbon emissions reduction efforts, support the Corporate Services team, and help manage the Company’s capital at MSCI. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director for Corporate FP&A in managing several activities across the firm.   This person will work with the finance team as well as the Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Services teams across the different offices and geographies to drive the financial planning process and analytical agenda to enhance decision making among business leaders and firm management by implementing disciplined processes, focusing on relevant financial information and driving accountability. Where appropriate this individual will also participate in the due diligence of M&A transactions and will assist in the implementation of systems developments.

The appropriate individual will need to demonstrate a strong acumen in financial management, financial processes, and business analytics. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial manager to play an integral role in enhancing the company’s operating decisions and to become a key member of the finance organization. The position will be based out of the New York office and will report to the Executive Director for FP&A

What we will offer you:  Depending on your location of your role, you can expect…

• Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions
• A wide range of benefits including – healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) – cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts

• A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization’s leaders to support them.

• An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
• A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage & support financial planning processes, including annual operating plan, forecasting and long-term strategic plan Implement and lead regular financial review meetings, and establish framework to report on and focus discussions on key metrics. 
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the business and provide financial analysis to senior leadership on key business trends and market environment.
• Report on all operating, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow metrics.
• Analyze business performance (year-over-year, sequentially, vs. forecast) in various formats to facilitate internal financial discussions or decisions to drive business results.
• Partner with the Corporate Social Responsibility team in the development of carbon pricing, carbon scorecards, and a carbon investment framework to lower the carbon footprint of MSCI.
• Provide financial support to the Corporate Services teams managing the Company’s real estate and suppliers.
• Help manage the Company’s capital, which includes managing the Company’s share buyback programs, dividends, and debt issuances.
• Identify and communicate opportunities and risks impacting business performance.
• Support preparation and development of key executive presentations. 
• Manage process improvement projects to reduce process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Experience in developing financial forecasts and driving financial execution. 
• Strong financial analysis capabilities: ability to interpret financial reports and data to understand business performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in project management; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication/presentation skills: comfortable interacting and communicating with executive and senior management levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to develop strong, cross-functional relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, integrative thinking
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently

How we’ll support you

• Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
• Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
• Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
• Transparent performance-based compensation schemes
• Employee Resource Groups: MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women’s Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities, Hola! MSCI and Climate Action Group.

About MSCI and our teams

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

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MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Response to COVID-19

To help protect our colleagues, MSCI requires that new hires are fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks have elapsed since the final vaccine shot) as a condition of employment and will require proof of vaccination.