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Role Overview: As the Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Analyst at NIQ, you will play a crucial role in the Global Finance Operations within the Finance Planning & Analysis Service Delivery Team. Your main responsibility will be to support strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights. Reporting directly to the Regional FP&A Leader, you should possess a strong understanding of financial modeling, business acumen, and the ability to effectively communicate insights across departments. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Collaborate with business units to collect inputs and validate assumptions. - Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast. Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with key insights and variance explanations. Support regional leadership with ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling with recommendations. - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and ensure alignment of FP&A activities with business objectives. Maintain clear and consistent communication to manage expectations and report findings. - Maintain and enhance financial models and dashboards. Ensure data integrity across planning systems and reporting tools. - Continuously seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. Implement best practices in financial analysis and planning to enhance operational workflow within the Finance department. - Work closely with team members within the FP&A Finance Operations organization to ensure a cohesive approach to financial management and foster an environment of learning and growth. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA or CPA is preferred. - 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar industry or commercial finance role. - Strong understanding of business operations and the impact of financial decisions on business outcomes. - Advanced skills in financial modeling and experience with financial software and systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and ERP systems. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from stakeholders. - Proven ability to take initiative and work independently as well as part of a team. Leadership experience is a plus. Additional Details (if applicable): Omit this section as there are no additional company details provided in the job description. Role Overview: As the Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Analyst at NIQ, you will play a crucial role in the Global Finance Operations within the Finance Planning & Analysis Service Delivery Team. Your main responsibility will be to support strategic decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and performance insights. Reporting directly to the Regional FP&A Leader, you should possess a strong understanding of financial modeling, business acumen, and the ability to effectively communicate insights across departments. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in preparing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. Collaborate with business units to collect inputs and validate assumptions. - Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast. Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with key insights and variance explanations. Support regional leadership with ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling with recommendations. - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand their financial needs and ensure alignment of FP&A activities with business objectives. Maintain clear and consistent communication to manage expectations and report findings. - Maintain and enhance financial models and dashboards. Ensure data integrity across planning systems and reporting tools. - Continuously seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. Implement best practices in financial analysis and planning to enhance operational workflow within the Finance department. - Work closely with team members within the FP&A Finance Operations organization to ensure a cohesive approach to financial management and foster an environment of learning and growth. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certifications such as CFA or CPA is preferred. - 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar industry or commercial finance role. - Strong understan
