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Job Description FP&A Senior Analyst - Technology at NIQ Position Summary:

The FP&A Senior Analyst - Technology at NielsenIQ represents a crucial position within our Corporate Finance Planning & Analysis Team. It is a key role responsible for supporting financial planning and analysis activities for the Technology divisions.

This role involves ensuring that all FP&A services meet the highest standards of efficiency, accuracy, and customer centricity, while adhering to defined service level agreements (SLAs) with internal stakeholders. The Associate will be instrumental in transforming the way finance operates, providing detailed financial insights that drive informed decision-making and contribute to the company's overall success.

Key Responsibilities: • Financial Planning & Analysis:

Participate in local FP&A team activities, ensuring planning cycles and reporting deadlines are met. Provide clear and accurate tracking of actuals versus Plan/Forecast/Prior Year.

• Technology Support: Contribute to forecasting and reporting for the operating plan, including P&L management for expenses and analysis of key financial data for the Technology divisions.

• Month-End Close Processes: Participate in month-end close activities, providing status updates on expenses and revenue, and monitoring performance indicators to highlight trends and analyze variance causes.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the annual budget, 3-year plan, and forecast processes. Assist in monthly and quarterly financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of insights.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Use tools like SAP Business Objects and Power BI for data analysis and visualization, providing variance analysis, financial insights, and updates on financial master data.

• Process Improvement & Automation: Participate in process automation and standardization efforts, ensuring efficiency and control in financial reporting. Control monthly closing processes in compliance with US GAAP policies.

• KPI Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor KPIs to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of FP&A services, continuously improving data quality and process performance.

• Collaboration: Liaise with finance and non-finance teams, working closely with global FP&A peers and providing support to Finance Business Partners (FBPs) for monthly operational meetings and forecasts.

• Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Analysis: Support ad-hoc analytical projects and special requests, including capex management, free cash flow analysis, and providing financial insights for senior

Qualifications and Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CA/CFA/CIMA/CPA is a must Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a multinational corporation or Financial Operations environment.

• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Excel (advanced), financial planning software, and ERP systems.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when managing financial data and preparing reports.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to various stakeholders. Fluency in English, both verbal and written

• Process Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and drive process optimization initiatives within FP&A functions.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating effectively with finance and non-finance teams to achieve business objectives. • Customer-Centricity: Commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services to internal stakeholders.

Our Benefits At NIQ, we're dedicated to providing more than just a job—we offer you the opportunity to own your story. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career development. From comprehensive healthcare packages to opportunities for ongoing learning and advancement, we're committed to helping you thrive. Join us and experience Life at NIQ!

• Comprehensive Health Care and Life Insurance • Free Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - NIQ offers support to all associates and their families for their emotional well-being trough professional, timely and confidential counselling services on issues related to everyday concerns & problems, overcome emotional challenges, and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

• Best-in class Diversity & Inclusion program with opportunity to join one of our Employee Resource Groups

• Free LinkedIn Learning access that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through over 20,000courses available in 7 languages

• Access to formal mentoring program • Pension plan

• Parental Leave • Vacation and Volunteer time off • Flexible working environment hybrid policy

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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.

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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 NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion