Vice President, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

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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 View email address on us.fitly.work . This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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

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