Financial Planning & Analysis Partner II

Nielsen is a company dedicated to providing powerful insights that drive client decisions in the media industry. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the financial operations of IT & Data Solutions, focusing on forecasting, planning, and reporting processes to drive informed decision-making within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support forecasting and planning processes, including people costs, non-people costs, and capital expenditures
• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and trend identification
• Conduct thorough investigations into financial discrepancies, providing clear explanations and supporting documentation to ensure data accuracy
• Generate KPI reports that highlight key performance indicators and relate those indicators to the business operations
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks or opportunities
• Develop insightful presentations and reports that clearly communicate financial findings to stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable information
• Collaborate with business partners to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial impacts
• Provide recommendations that are data driven to improve cost efficiency, and increase ROI
• Analyze product profitability and identify areas of improvement
• Provide financial support to the ITDS team, assisting with budget management, cost control, and financial inquiries
• Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements within the FP&A function, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial tools and systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Assist in the preparation of investment analysis, and ROI calculations
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in IT, Operations, Commercial, Accounting, and HR to gather and analyze financial data, ensuring alignment across departments
• Participate in cross functional meetings, and present financial information to both a financial and non financial audience

Requirements:

• 4+ years of progressive FP&A experience
• Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling and data manipulation
• Familiarity with financial reporting systems and ERP systems
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis techniques
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience with SAP (S/4 Hana), Google Suite, AI tools and SAC is a plus