Sr FP&A Analyst, Finance

Company Description

About the Job

The Sr FP&A Analyst at NIQ partners closely with Commercial and Finance teams to support month-end close, forecasting, planning, and performance analysis across revenue and expenses. By translating financial data into actionable insights, the role enables informed decision-making, strengthens business visibility, and supports the proactive management of

risks and opportunities. The analyst is expected to challenge assumptions constructively, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance financial processes to drive more effective forecasting, business insights, and decision-making.

As the right hand of the Finance Business Partner, this role contributes to strategic discussions, supports business performance management, and helps drive value creation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead and support month-end close, forecasting, and planning activities across revenue and expenses. Maintain financial models, consolidate assumptions, monitor variances, and ensure accurate and timely financial projections.

Financial Analysis & Insights

Conduct financial and business analysis to identify trends, explain performance drivers, evaluate opportunities, and provide recommendations that support business growth, efficiency, and overall financial performance.

Business Partnering

Partner closely with Finance Business Partners, Commercial leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to align financial plans with business goals, influence assumptions, and drive accountability for results.

Process Improvement & Innovation

Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of FP&A activities. Leverage automation, AI-enabled tools, and best practices to simplify processes, reduce manual effort, and improve business insights and decision-making.

Data Integrity & Financial Governance

Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data, forecasts, and reporting outputs, while serving as a key analytical partner to the Finance Business Partner in supporting overall business performance and strategic initiatives.

Leadership Exposure:

Local Commercial Teams, Managing Directors by Industry/Business and Finance Leadership

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineer or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar industry or commercial finance role.
• Financial & Analytical Skills: Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, performance management, and business case development. Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Business Partnering & Communication: Ability to influence stakeholders, build trusted relationships and communicate financial information effectively to Senior Leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Experience driving process optimization, automation, standardization, and adoption of innovative technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in financial modeling and experience with financial software and systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.), PoweBI, One Stream, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Language: Advanced English required as this role supports North America. Experience working in multinational and English-speaking environments is preferred.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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