Senior FP&A Partner — Strategic Forecasting & Insights

The Nielsen Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,750 - 188,870; Full time

Job summary

The Nielsen Company is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Partner II to lead forecasting, planning, and reporting of operating expenses and headcount. You will partner with senior leaders to improve financial models, KPIs, and resource allocation, guiding strategic decisions.

With 8+ years in Accounting/Finance and FP&A experience, you will leverage SAP Analytics Cloud and Workforce Planning to deliver insightful, data-driven analyses while collaborating across functions in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting or finance experience with FP&A experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, planning, and reporting of OPEX and headcount.
• Interpret data to tell the business story and inform decisions.
• Improve reporting packages, planning processes, and KPI development.
• Collaborate with leaders across functions and SAP/WFP systems.
• Drive expense forecasting, budgeting, and variance analyses.
• Manage projects and work autonomously with minimal guidance.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional

Analytical

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Workforce Planning (WFP)

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Google Workspace

Job description

The Nielsen Company is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Partner II to lead forecasting, planning, and reporting of operating expenses and headcount. You will partner with senior leaders to improve financial models, KPIs, and resource allocation, guiding strategic decisions.

With 8+ years in Accounting/Finance and FP&A experience, you will leverage SAP Analytics Cloud and Workforce Planning to deliver insightful, data-driven analyses while collaborating across functions in a