Senior Associate FP&A - Technology & Operations

About the job :-

 

India remains one of the largest and most rapidly growing developing economies in the world—presenting a tremendous opportunity for NielsenIQ.  India must become one of our key investment markets, so that we can meaningfully accelerate our clients' and NielsenIQ’ s growth in this country.  To best tap into the power of this market, truly scale our operations, and achieve our growth, we have an exciting plan for India.  Imagine being in the heart of this transformation journey and ambition! 

As the Finance Planning & Analysis Hub Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our FP&A hub services, in particular supporting our Technology and Operations divisions.. You will be responsible for ensuring that financial planning and analysis activities performed in our center of excellence for your portfolio of services meet the highest standards of efficiency, effectiveness and customer centricity while being in accordance with clearly defined service level agreements with the various internal stakeholders. Your attention to detail will be critical in driving informed decision-making and transforming the way we work in Finance.

 

Key responsibilities :-

 

1. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team Participation:

· Participate in local FP&A team activities, rhythms, and output consolidation.

· Ensure planning cycle and reporting deadlines are met.

2. Technology & Operations Support:

· Key contributor for forecasting/reporting operating plan

· Particular focus on one or more of the following core areas:

1. Data Acquisition

2. Capex

3. Infrastructure

4. Core Operations

5. Global Technology

· Analysis and P&L management for expenses.

 

3. Month-End Processes:

· Participate in month-end close activities.

· Pre-close expenses and revenue status updates.

· Provides clear and accurate tracking of actuals Versus Plan/ Forecast / Prior Year

· Monitoring performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting:

· Support in the annual budget/3-year plan and forecast processes.

· Monthly and quarterly financial reporting.

5. Data Analysis and Reporting:

· Use PBI and SAP business objects for data analysis, visualization, and presentation.

· Analyze and provide variance analysis and drivers.

· Regular updates on finance master.

6. Financial Control and Automation:

· Control and analysis of monthly closing against USGAAP policies.

· Participate in automation and process standardization.

7. KPI Monitoring and Reporting:

· Meet KPIs for effectiveness and efficiency of FP&A services.

· Continuously assess and report on data quality and process performance.

8. Trend Analysis and Ad Hoc Work:

· Analyze current and past trends with key performance indicators.

· Handle ad hoc tasks like purchase orders, accruals, and prepayments.

9. Financial Management and Analysis:

· Analysis of revenue, expenses, and free cash flow.

· Weekly forecasting and consolidation.

· Play a role in month-end and year-end processes.

10. Capex management, Analysis and reporting:

· DSW and Cloud (WBS) quarterly code creation.

· Review and approve through NCP CAPEX requests / Review Capex Purchase Orders

· Provides clear and accurate tacking of Actuals and support with CAEX forecast

11. Collaboration and Liaison:

· Liaise between finance and non-finance teams.

· Close cooperation with other FP&A Hub colleagues

· Work closely with global FP&A peers.

12. Essential Responsibilities:

· Support in the preparation of rolling forecasts, operating plans, and 3-year plans.

· Assist in data maintenance/governance.

· Enhance/maintain financial forecasting models.

· Support months end close process and ad hoc analytical projects.

13. Finance Business Partners (FBPs) Support:

· Support FBPs of Global Functions.

· Assist with monthly operational meetings and forecasting submissions.

· Manage operating expenses, one-time costs, and capital budgets.

14. Systems and Automation:

· Work with systems like SAP4 Hanna, NEA, and PowerBI.

· Align system data and ensure proper controls and procedures are followed.

15. Coordination and Analysis:

· Coordinate month-end close activities.

· Perform ad hoc analysis for finance and leadership.

· Assist with key pitches for senior management.

16. Quality Assurance and Compliance:

· Ensure quality and control of productivity trackers.

· Ensure proper controls, procedures, and policies are followed.

· CA/CFA/CIMA/CPA Degree (full qualification is mandatory)

· At least 10+ years of experience in Financial Analysis or Business Analytics

· Multi national company experience

· Global exposure

· Fluent in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) and ERP systems

· Experience using data visualization tools (PowerBI etc.) is highly preferred

· Critical Thinking- able to analyze and demonstrate problem-solving skills

· Track record of success in FP&A roles

· Adaptability and change-oriented mindset – able to thrive in a fast-paced setting while working on projects across various fields

· Communication skills (Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, with senior stakeholders)

· Can demonstrate Customer Centricity

· Strong interpersonal skills and capable of collaborating within multifunctional teams

· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance / qualified accountant

· Deep knowledge of accounting (USGAAP, Accruals/matching concept, capitalization rules)

· Experience of a EPM, such as Anaplan, One Stream, Hyperion, etc

· Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

· Highest standards of accuracy and precision.

· Very organized and detail oriented with an ability to be flexible and independent

· Ability to think creatively and be self-motivated.

· Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms. 
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family. 
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools. 
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities

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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