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.

ABOUT THIS JOB

At NielsenIQ, a FP&A Analyst/Executive works on annual operating plans, monthly and quarterly forecast. Review monthly/quarterly P&L and analyze variances vs Budget, vs forecast and vs previous year to understand the business performance. Works on various dashboard, database and complex models to build the forecast and budgets. It requires close coordination with business leaders to understand the business health, sales pipeline, effective utilization of resources to build the forecast and budget P&L.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly/Quarterly Forecast of Revenue, cost and margin.
• Preparing Annual operating plan for the business
• Close coordination with business leaders on contracted revenue, sales pipeline with respect to forecast and budgets
• Ensuring accurate forecast is prepared and submitted to the corporate finance team
• Variance analysis after month /quarter end close (Actual vs Plan and Actual vs Forecast, Actual vs PY).
• Work on revenue and cost walk to explain the variances
• Deep dive on revenue – vertical wise/product wise/client wise –identify walk items like wins/loss/scope change/COLA inflation
• Deep dive on cost – W&S, Employee list, hiring plans, T&E expenses
• Preparing FTE hiring / investment ask business case and supporting business leaders to get the right investment for business growth
• Monthly business presentations – summary of financial, business performance vs Plan/Forecast
• Business presentation on quarterly forecast and Annual Operating plan
• Working on complex excel files and business models to build the budget/forecast.
• Extracting data from System/dashboards and Uploading data in system
• Close coordination with other finance verticals like contracting team, revenue team, controllership team to understand the actuals and discuss any corrections, if required
• Identify and recommend process improvements to evolve the FP&A function
•  Partner in with other finance verticals and commercial teams

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

A successful FP&A Associate will ensure a accurate forecast is built and be close to business leaders to understand the business health. Also work in close coordination with corporate finance team to ensure correct data is submitted to the central team. S/he will have built a successful working relationship with the commercial team as well other finance verticals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Chartered Accountancy is must
• CA fresher- 1 yr of experience
• Fluency in English and local language mandatory; third regional language preferred
• Experience working in multinational, multi-cultural environment
• Experience working with remote counterparts
• Experience working in Finance & some legal contract exposure preferred

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.

NIQ, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

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. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NielsenIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion/

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