Principal – Application Customization (Onestream Architect/ Developer)

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ is seeking a Principal - Application Customization (Onestream Architect/Developer) to lead the OneStream platform design, development and governance. The role focuses on building business rules, financial reporting and new applications to meet stakeholder needs, while supporting financial close, reconciliation, planning and forecasting processes.

The ideal candidate collaborates with finance and accounting stakeholders, works across a global organization, and may progress into leadership.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in financial system administration and finance domain.
• 5+ years in OneStream implementation/administration.
• Ability to design and support OneStream Business Rules.
• Understanding of month-end close, reconciliation, budgeting/forecasting.
• Knowledge of Audit/SOX requirements and controls.
• Experience with large multinational consolidation environments.
• REST API or SAP/Workday integration knowledge preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain OneStream business rules.
• Manage OneStream platforms including support and enhancements.
• Administer OneStream entities: hierarchies, workflows, dashboards, security, and documentation.
• Ensure SOX/control governance and coordinate with auditors.
• Develop and maintain reporting solutions (XF Cube Views, Excel Add-in).
• Create and update financial reports and forms in OneStream.
• Troubleshoot OneStream system issues and data validation.
• Manage data integrations and quality from source systems (SAP, Workday).
• Provide user support and maintain system troubleshooting protocols.

Skills

OneStream

Financial reporting

SOX/compliance

API integrations

Account reconciliation

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Change management

Tools

OneStream XF

Excel Add-in

Job description

Principal - Application Customization (Onestream Architect/ Developer)

• Full-time

This role serves as a key technical contributor within our OneStream application team, offering high visibility across multiple phases of future development. It encompasses both strategic initiatives and the ongoing administration and support of the OneStream platform. Core responsibilities include designing and maintaining OneStream business rules, developing financial reports, and building new applications to meet stakeholder needs. The position also involves providing administrative support for financial close, account reconciliation, planning, and forecasting processes.

This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across the finance and accounting organization. It plays a critical part in shaping our evolving business structure and processes, with the potential to grow into a leadership position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, working closely with user groups to identify opportunities for improvement and delivering effective solutions through the OneStream platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain OneStream business rules
• Manage all areas of OneStream including support and enhancements based on improved business processes or new requirements.
• Run all aspects of OneStream including, but not limited to, hierarchies, business rules, workflows, dashboards, reporting views/packages, security and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Provide internal control governance (including SOX requirements), documentation and coordination with internal and external auditors as it relates to system access and change management.
• Develop and maintain various reporting solutions (OneStream XF Cube Views and Excel Add-in) as needed by Accounting and Finance teams.
• Create, maintain, and update financial reports and forms
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the OneStream system.
• Manage integrations and data quality processes (validations, mappings, transformations, confirmations) from source systems (SAP, Workday, etc.) in OneStream XF
• Provide support for users and maintain system protocols in troubleshooting data validation, access, and reporting issues.

Requirements

• 10-12 years of relevant experience in financial system administration/implementation, along with a strong background in accounting and finance
• 5+ years in OneStream
• The ability to create and support OneStream Business Rules
• Understanding of OneStream financial accounting processes and reporting for month-end close, account reconciliation, and Budgeting/Forecasting
• Understanding of Audit / SOX requirements
• Experience supporting an OneStream application in a large and complex multi-national consolidation environment.
• Knowledge of Rest API, SAP, and/or Workday integration preferred not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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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