Finance Business Partner

14322 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 * 6-9 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related financial analysis roles, ideally supporting technology, cybersecurity, shared services, cloud, AI, or digital transformation organizations * Advanced proficiency in Excel, with a proven ability to independently design, build, validate, and maintain robust financial models with limited supervision * Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, and investment analysis skills, with the ability to translate stakeholder and corporate planning targets into clear assumptions, risks, and recommendations * Strong understanding of accounting principles and the financial impacts of technology investments, operating expenses, capitalization, headcount, contractor spend, and enterprise initiatives * Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools, including Power BI, and the ability to interpret dashboards and use them to identify trends, risks, and opportunities * Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to develop executive-ready materials, influence decision-making, challenge assumptions constructively, and build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization * Highly proactive and results-oriented professional with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities independently, and exercise sound judgment when escalating risks, issues, or key decisions * Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and improve decision support while maintaining responsible AI practices## Education * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field; graduate degree or professional certification preferred## ResponsibilitiesServe as the Finance Business Partner supporting the Ratings Technology organization and the Cyber Security organization within Shared Services, providing independent financial ownership, decision support, and operational follow-through. * Partner with Ratings Technology and Cyber Security leaders to align financial planning, resource allocation, investment priorities, and business outcomes * Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning in partnership with business stakeholders and the central Financial Planning and Analysis team, including maintaining accurate and current data packs * Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses that translate business assumptions, strategic initiatives, efficiency commitments, investment requirements, and corporate planning targets into actionable recommendations * Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting on operating expenses, investments, contractor