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Company DescriptionNIQ 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.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:\xc2\xb7 Participate in local FP&A team activities, rhythms, and output consolidation.\xc2\xb7 Ensure planning cycle and reporting deadlines are met.2. Technology & Operations Support:\xc2\xb7 Key contributor for forecasting/reporting operating plan\xc2\xb7 Particular focus on one or more of the following core areas:1. Data Acquisition2. Capex3. Infrastructure4. Core Operations5. Global Technology\xc2\xb7 Analysis and P&L management for expenses.3. Month-End Processes:\xc2\xb7 Participate in month-end close activities.\xc2\xb7 Pre-close expenses and revenue status updates.\xc2\xb7 Provides clear and accurate tracking of actuals Versus Plan/ Forecast / Prior Year\xc2\xb7 Monitoring performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.4. Budgeting and Forecasting:\xc2\xb7 Support in the annual budget/3-year plan and forecast processes.\xc2\xb7 Monthly and quarterly financial reporting.5. Data Analysis and Reporting:\xc2\xb7 Use PBI and SAP business objects for data analysis, visualization, and presentation.\xc2\xb7 Analyze and provide variance analysis and drivers.\xc2\xb7 Regular updates on finance master.6. Financial Control and Automation:\xc2\xb7 Control and analysis of monthly closing against USGAAP policies.\xc2\xb7 Participate in automation and process standardization.7. KPI Monitoring and Reporting:\xc2\xb7 Meet KPIs for effectiveness and efficiency of FP&A services.\xc2\xb7 Continuously assess and report on data quality and process performance.8. Trend Analysis and Ad Hoc Work:\xc2\xb7 Analyze current and past trends with key performance indicators.\xc2\xb7 Handle ad hoc tasks like purchase orders, accruals, and prepayments.9. Financial Management and Analysis:\xc2\xb7 Analysis of revenue, expenses, and free cash flow.\xc2\xb7 Weekly forecasting and consolidation.\xc2\xb7 Play a role in month-end and year-end processes.10. Capex management, Analysis and reporting:\xc2\xb7 DSW and Cloud (WBS) quarterly code creation.\xc2\xb7 Review and approve through NCP CAPEX requests / Review Capex Purchase Orders\xc2\xb7 Provides clear and accurate tacking of Actuals and support with CAEX forecast11. Collaboration and Liaison:\xc2\xb7 Liaise between finance and non-finance teams.\xc2\xb7 Close cooperation with other FP&A Hub colleagues\xc2\xb7 Work closely with global FP&A peers.12. Essential Responsibilities:\xc2\xb7 Support in the preparation of rolling forecasts, operating plans, and 3-year plans.\xc2\xb7 Assist in data maintenance/governance.\xc2\xb7 Enhance/maintain financial forecasting models.\xc2\xb7 Support months end close process and ad hoc analytical projects.13. Finance Business Partners (FBPs) Support:\xc2\xb7 Support FBPs of Global Functions.\xc2\xb7 Assist with monthly operational meetings and forecasting submissions.\xc2\xb7 Manage operating expenses, one-time costs, and capital budgets.14. Systems and Automation:\xc2\xb7 Work with systems like SAP4 Hanna, NEA, and PowerBI.\xc2\xb7 Align system data and ensure proper controls and procedures are followed.15. Coordination and Analysis:\xc2\xb7 Coordinate month-end close activities.\xc2\xb7 Perform ad hoc analysis for finance and leadership.\xc2\xb7 Assist with key pitches for senior management.16. Quality Assurance and Compliance:\xc2\xb7 Ensure quality and control of productivity trackers.\xc2\xb7 Ensure proper controls, procedures, and policies are followed.Qualifications\xc2\xb7 CA/CFA/CIMA/CPA Degree (full qualification is mandatory)\xc2\xb7 At least 10+ years of experience in Financial Analysis or Business Analytics\xc2\xb7 Multi national company experience\xc2\xb7 Global exposure\xc2\xb7 Fluent in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) and ERP systems\xc2\xb7 Experience using data visualization tools (PowerBI etc.) is highly preferred\xc2\xb7 Critical Thinking- able to analyze and demonstrate problem-solving skills\xc2\xb7 Track record of success in FP&A roles\xc2\xb7 Adaptability and change-oriented mindset - able to thrive in a fast-paced setting while working on projects across various fields\xc2\xb7 Communication skills (Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing, with senior stakeholders)\xc2\xb7 Can demonstrate Customer Centricity\xc2\xb7 Strong interpersonal skills and capable of collaborating within multifunctional teams\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting or Finance / qualified accountant\xc2\xb7 Deep knowledge of accounting (USGAAP, Accruals/matching concept, capitalization rules)\xc2\xb7 Experience of a EPM, such as Anaplan, One Stream, Hyperion, etc\xc2\xb7 Fluency in English, both verbal and written.\xc2\xb7 Highest standards of accuracy and precision.\xc2\xb7 Very organized and detail oriented with an ability to be flexible and independent\xc2\xb7 Ability to think creatively and be self-motivated.\xc2\xb7 Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlinesAdditional Information

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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 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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