Job Description
About the Job
As the Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Full Analyst at NIQ, you will hold a critical role within our Finance Planning & Analysis Service Delivery Team. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the financial planning and analysis activities across the company, ensuring these processes are carried out with high standards of efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals. This position requires a proactive approach to support decision-making processes and the transformation of financial operations within NIQ.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Analysis and Reporting: Develop complex financial models to support decision-making processes related to forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Analyze financial data to identify trends, make recommendations, and report on financial performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their financial needs and ensure the FP&A activities align with business objectives. Maintain clear and consistent communication to manage expectations and report findings.
- Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. Implement best practices in financial analysis and planning to enhance the operational workflow within the Finance department.
- Risk Management: Monitor financial assumptions and predictions, identifying potential risks and opportunities. Prepare risk assessment reports and contingency plans to support strategic decision-making.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members within the FP&A Finance Operations organisation to ensure a cohesive approach to financial management and to foster an environment of learning and growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certifications such as CFA or CPA is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar industry or commercial finance role.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in financial modeling and experience with financial software and systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) and ERP systems.
- Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from stakeholders.
- Leadership and Initiative: Proven ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as part of a team. Leadership experience is a plus.
- Language: Advanced English
Additional Information
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
