Company Description

NielsenIQ is the leader in providing the most complete, unbiased view of consumer behavior, globally. Powered by a ground-breaking consumer data platform and fueled by rich analytic capabilities, NielsenIQ enables bold, confident decision-making for the world’s leading consumer goods companies and retailers. 

Job Description

About the job

NielsenIQ is looking for a Finance Director to be responsible to drive positive financial results for the Select vertical and Specialty Sales group. This role would partner with the Select leader, Specialty Sales leaders and report to the Commercial Finance Leader, have a Senior Financial Analyst direct report and receive portions of FLP and Hub Support. As this leader would be supporting the largest growth areas for NielsenIQ, he or she should be prepared for high exposure and for supporting strategic discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue touchpoints with business partners to understand revenue drivers and help sales team follow sales cycle processes
• Coordinate with other finance teams to understand sales group assumptions in specialty sales forecasts and help manage total forecast submission
• Partner with pricing team to understand upcoming contract changes and opportunities
• Lead weekly forecasting submissions: Identify and highlight business risks and opportunities, revenue focus
• Manage monthly reporting for the business including ROH, pipeline, black hole and pacing
• Manage Revenue Pipeline, Programs, and initiatives, tracking/modeling adjustments to forecast and long term growth model
• Drive analysis for variances to plan across multiple product lines with a focus on actionable recommendations
• Assist in coordinating key planning cycles – Strategic Plan, Operating Plan
• Work closely with other members of the finance team to create dashboards, drive efficiencies and simplification, and automate tracking and reporting through systems like Salesforce Analytics, SAP4 Hanna, NEA and PowerBI
• Assist with preparation of key pitches for senior management, including quarterly operational reviews, monthly financial results, estimates and planning
• Manage in coordination with Sales, Sales Operations, and HR the preparation and administration of the Sales Incentive Plans
• Responsible for coordinating month-end close activities including journal entry preparation
• Responsible for aligning system data to lines of business and functional areas
• Ensure proper controls, procedures, and policies are followed and communicated
• Perform various ad hoc analysis for finance and leadership
• Manage any audit related activities associated with SOX compliance
• Help build talent pipeline by managing and supporting the Senior Financial Analyst’s growth

About you

You are well rounded in corporate finance experience. You have the foundational financial background and the ability to translate it all into insightful discussions with non finance stakeholders. You have a passion to learn about the business you support and help it grow. You have the focus and attention to detail to ensure data integrity, while also being able to step back to see the big picture. You are someone who values working on a diverse, inclusive team. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business field, and minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
• Experience with SAP, Google Office Suite, and/or Microsoft Business Intelligence software preferred
• Knowledge of USGAAP

Desired Competencies

• Excellent organization and leadership skills – Demonstrated track record of teamwork, enthusiasm to grow within international company
• Management experience - player coach mentality that understands and supports the Senior Financial Analyst’s workstreams, but also delegates to drive efficiency and development opportunities
• Willingness to take initiative and be creative in researching/identifying business issues and opportunities for improvement
• Business partnership and excellent communication skills with operational leaders
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to establish positive business relationships 
• Integrity - Maintain a high standard of professional ethics and appreciation of cross-cultural differences 
• Solid finance and accounting skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced and fluid environment

Additional Information

This position will have an onsite presence at our Chicago office.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.