NielsenIQ (NIQ) is the world's leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services. Its annual revenue turnover is $3B across 80 countries. By delivering an unmatched combination of insights, market intelligence, advanced analytical tools, and integrated marketing solutions, NielsenIQ provides clients with the most complete view of their consumers and their markets.

NielsenIQ is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to be a member of the Corporate FP&A team to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and analytics within the organization. This position reports to the Manager of Corporate FP&A. The NIQ business is a recently privatized, fast-paced, team-oriented environment and requires strong critical thinking and excellent communication to effectively partner with finance and commercial stakeholders across various levels in the organization. This is an opportunity to work within a growing organization at the start of a very early journey to take a company public over the coming years.

Responsibilities

·      Support development of the annual operating plan

·      Support bi-weekly forecasting meetings: Identify and highlight business risks and opportunities, revenue focus

·      Manage reporting of revenue pipeline and initiatives, tracking/modeling adjustments to forecast

·      Prepare monthly variance and trend analyses – actual vs. budget, forecast, and prior year with a focus on identifying key drivers and making actionable recommendations

·      Summarize monthly financial performance and trends for the finance and commercial teams

·      Consolidate and prepare monthly financial pack for Board of Directors and Executive Committee

·      Develop and implement creative solutions to drive simplification of financial processes, improve quality, timeliness, and control

·      Leverage large amounts of data to solve business issues and support the sales team with business intelligence

·      Assist in coordinating key planning cycles – Strategic Plan (3-year cycle), Operating Plan

·      Responsible for aligning system data to lines of business and functional areas

·      Ensure proper controls, procedures, and policies are followed

Qualifications/Requirements 

·      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics and minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in an accounting or finance FP&A role

·      Experience with SAP, Microsoft Business Intelligence, Hyperion software preferred

·      Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint

·      Knowledge of US GAAP

Desired Competencies

·      3-4 years’ experience in FP&A role

·      Positive attitude with a focus on teamwork and enthusiasm to grow within international company

·      Self-motivated with ability to define, structure and prioritize work for self and flexibility and capability to change priorities when circumstances dictate

·      Willingness to take initiative and be creative in identifying business issues and opportunities for improvement

·      Business partnership and excellent communication skills with operational leaders

·      Superior analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills

·      Effective verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to establish positive business relationships

·      Integrity - Maintain a high standard of professional ethics and appreciation of cross-cultural differences

·      Solid finance and accounting skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.