FP&A Expense COE - APAC at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Finance, Market ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certifications such as CFA or CPA is preferred
5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a similar industry or commercial finance role
Strong understanding of business operations and the impact of financial decisions on business outcomes (Business Acumen)
Advanced skills in financial modelling and experience with financial software and systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (PBI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.) and ERP systems (Technical Proficiency)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to details. Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights (Analytical Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of effectively presenting information and responding to questions from stakeholders (Communication Skills)
Proven ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as part of a team (Leadership and Initiative)

Responsibilities

Govern the Regional Headcount Blueprint: Maintain and govern the regional headcount blueprint, ensuring alignment with strategic workforce planning, financial targets, and organizational design
Headcount Planning & Forecasting: Drive accurate and timely headcount planning, forecasting, and reporting in partnership with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders
Expense Management: Own the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis of personnel expenses, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals. Maintain and drive a regular cadence with the business finance team to ensure alignment on expense forecasting
Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the regional business finance team, providing recommendations on workforce and cost optimization. Partner with HR to ensure data accuracy in Workday
Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track headcount trends, cost per head, attrition, and other key workforce metrics
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of headcount and expense planning
Scenario Modeling: Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decisions related to workforce and cost structures
Collaboration with COE Teams: Work closely with other COE pillars (e.g., Revenue, Capex, Projects) to ensure integrated planning and reporting

Skills

FP&A

Headcount Planning

Forecasting

Expense Management

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Workday

Data Analysis

Reporting

Dashboards

Workforce Planning

Business Partnering

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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