Full TimeENAsia/Pacific
The Finance Planning and Analyst (FP&A) at NielsenIQ is a key member of the FP&A Hub team, responsible for supporting the local team in managing financial planning processes. This role involves integrating and developing financial processes that align with both revenue and expense goals, participating in strategic planning, and contributing to global and local strategies. The FP&A team is a dynamic group of young professionals eager to learn, collaborate, and add value to the company. The successful candidate will demonstrate proactive collaboration with peers and leaders and contribute their analytical expertise to drive financial success.
Key Responsibilities:
Revenue Management and Forecasting: Support local countries' client teams with revenue management and forecasting, including managing weekly pacing updates.
Variance Analysis: Contribute to monthly variance analysis to identify and explain financial performance deviations.
SIP Payment Review: Ensure SIP payment information aligns with agreed-upon data.
Expense Budget Management: Manage expense budgets and ensure leaders remain on plan.
Headcount Forecasting: Prepare and track headcount forecast dashboards.
Strategic Planning: Meaningfully contribute to the preparation of the Three-Year Plan, Annual Operating Budget, and Quarterly targets.
P&L Reporting: Consolidate, analyze, and report P&L, including commercial and PTO expenses.
Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reports and crib notes for quarterly Op Reviews and F Cycles.
Special Projects: Support special projects to drive exceptional revenue growth across the LATAM and Global teams.
Financial Process Integration: Develop and implement financial processes that meet revenue and expense needs, ensuring alignment with global and local strategies.
Collaboration: Work closely with peers, leaders, and other functional areas to gather necessary data and provide financial insights.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within financial planning and analysis activities.
Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum 2 yrs of proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a global organization.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software and tools, including advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning systems.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to various stakeholders.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers and leaders across different functional areas.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial issues.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ethics: High level of integrity and ethical standards in managing confidential financial information
Our Benefits
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.
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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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
