Senior FP&A Analyst

NielsenIQ; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NielsenIQ in Pune, India seeks a finance professional to analyze trends, track actuals versus plan and forecast, and support month-end close. The role covers accruals, prepayments, CAPEX, and budget processes, with emphasis on accuracy and insights.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP/Ariba/OneStream. Fluency in English and ability to work under tight deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance / qualified accountant; Deep knowledge of accounting (USGAAP, Accruals/matching concept, capitalization rules)
• Advanced analytical and communication skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency and familiar with SAP/Ariba/OneStream.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision.
• Very organized and detail oriented with an ability to be flexible and independent.
• Ability to think creatively and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing current and past trends with KPIs for all expenses.
• Tracking Actuals vs Plan/ Forecast / Prior Year.
• Monitoring performance indicators and variance drivers.
• Reviewing Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoices.
• Prepare monthly Accruals/Reclass entries.
• Prepare monthly Prepayments / amortization entries.
• Support CAPEX forecast and Actuals tracking.
• OTI/Initiatives tracker maintenance.
• Support in annual Budget / 3YP and Forecast process.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Ariba

OneStream

Job description

Analyzing current and past trends with key performance indicators including all areas of expenses.

Provides clear and accurate tracking of actuals Versus Plan/ Forecast / Prior Year.

Monitoring performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.

Review and approve Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Invoices.

Prepare monthly Accruals/Reclass entries when and where is needed.

Prepare monthly Prepayments / amortization entries.

Provides clear and accurate tracking of Actuals and support with CAPEX forecast.

Productivity / OTI / Initiatives tracker maintenance.

Supporting in the annual Budget / 3YP and Forecast process. Loading in the OP tool (SAC/OneStream)

Monthly and Quarterly Financial reporting. Customized reports for functions showing Periodic and YTD results.

Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis.

Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth financial analysis required. Analyze and provide variance analysis and drivers

Supporting in the preparation of presentations to TechOps Leadership team

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance / qualified accountant; Deep knowledge of accounting (USGAAP, Accruals/matching concept, capitalization rules)

Advanced analytical and communication skills.

Microsoft Excel proficiency and familiar with SAP/Ariba/OneStream.

Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Highest standards of accuracy and precision.

Very organized and detail oriented with an ability to be flexible and independent.

Ability to think creatively and be self-motivated.

Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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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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