Job Description

Position Summary:The Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team Lead at NIQ is a key leadership role in the Finance Operations Center responsible for overseeing the FP&A activities across the NIQ company. This position entails managing a team of approximately 10-15 analysts and ensuring that financial processes support strategic business objectives with optimal efficiency and accuracy. Reporting to the FP&A Service Delivery Leader, the FP&A Team Lead will spearhead initiatives to enhance financial forecasting, reporting, and decision-making processes while promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the finance team.Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in financial management.
• Strategic Financial Planning: Drive the development and execution of strategic financial plans, including comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support the company\'s financial health and business strategy.
• Operational Excellence: Enhance and streamline FP&A operations to improve accuracy and efficiency. Implement best practices in financial modeling, data analysis, and automated reporting systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with Finance Business Partners to understand their needs and ensure the FP&A activities align with business objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify and evaluate financial risks and opportunities. Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure that financial practices comply with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Innovation and Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to leverage new technologies and methodologies in financial analysis and reporting to keep pace with market trends and organizational needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, MBA) highly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a proven track record in a managerial role within commercial finance or a similar setting.
• Advanced Financial Modeling: Expertise in creating sophisticated financial models and using financial software to optimize business outcomes.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities with experience managing finance teams. Proven capability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategies.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively articulating financial insights and engaging with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) and ERP systems. Experience using data visualization tools (PowerBI etc.) is highly preferred

Our BenefitsAt 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

About NIQNIQ 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\xe2\x84\xa2.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 .Want to keep up with our latest updates?
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India continues to stand out as one of the largest and fastest-growing developing economies globally, offering NIQ a significant opportunity. It is imperative that we prioritize India as a key investment market, not only for our business growth but also for the personal and professional development of our team members. To fully harness the potential of this market, expand our operations effectively, and realize our growth objectives, we have developed an exciting plan tailored specifically for India. Together, we\'ll unlock the full potential of this thriving market, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. Join us in envisioning the exhilarating journey and ambitious goals ahead.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ 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:Additional InformationAbout NIQNIQ 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\xe2\x84\xa2.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.Want to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: | | |Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ 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:NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process.

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