Associate Director - FP&A, Projects

Job Description: Associate Director - FP&A, Projects

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented FP&A professional to join our team, focusing on the financial planning and analysis of key projects. This role is crucial in providing financial insights and driving process improvements for project accounting, an area of great focus at OSTTRA as we invest in new product development. Initially, you will run a manual spreadsheet based project performance tracking and staff capitalisation process, leveraging your analytical and communication skills to provide accurate forecasting and reporting. Over the next 12 months we will explore introducing systems to support the capitalisation and broader projects process, you will play a vital role in ensuring a smooth integration and maximizing the benefits of automation.

Responsibilities:

• Project Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models for project budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans
  • Analyze project performance against budget, identify variances, and provide insightful commentary to stakeholders
  • Prepare and present regular financial reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management
  • Work closely with project managers to understand project scope, timelines, and potential risks and opportunities
  • Operate the staff time capitalisation process for OSTTRA, ensuring adherence to US GAAP and IFRS and provide support to the audit process
  • Perform ad hoc analysis as requested
• Process Improvement & System Implementation:
  • Identify and document existing manual processes within project finance, highlighting areas for improvement and potential automation
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of new financial systems, contributing to the development of business requirements
  • Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure a successful system implementation, including data migration and user training
  • Develop and implement standardized financial processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • After system implementation, ensure accurate reporting and forecasting from the newly implemented system, and optimize its use

Qualifications:

• Qualified accoutant with minimum of 5+ years of experience in FP&A, with a focus on project finance
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and question the information being provided
• Experience working with manual financial processes and a proven track record of driving process improvements
• Experience with system implementation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Smartsheets
• Excellent communication skills including a record of building strong working relationships with non-financial colleagues
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and results-oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to improve processes, and a passion for automation

About OSTTRA
Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an independent firm, jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group.  As part of the joint venture, S&P Global provides recruitment services to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts.

OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years:  MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset.  OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.

 With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.

Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets. 
Learn more at www.osttra.com.

What’s In It For You?

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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