Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst at Nielsen Company

Ref Id: 30394
Primary Location: Lagos
Job Type: Regular
Level: Senior Executive Level
Secondary Location: Kenya
Coverage: East, West & Maghreb Africa
Reporting to: FP& A Lead, Africa & Middle East
Hiring Manager Name: Deepshikha Sonpar

Role Summary

• This role requires a commercially focused and detailed oriented individual with a strong analytical mind and ability to identify and strengthen areas of business risks and capitalise on opportunities.
• He/She should help in forecasting the right numbers and help achieve those.

Responsibilities

• Key member of Group FP&A team, driving management reporting and providing insights into the financials of the business
• Support FP&A leader in all areas
• Assist in driving the company profitability and growth by analyzing revenues and costs as well as new initiatives
• Drive improvements in reporting and forecasting process to achieve operational excellence
• Preparation and financial planning as part of budget and forecast
• Performing management reporting and analysis as needed by Global Markets Group / management team
• Part of defining and follow up of KPIs to reach agreed targets
• Work closely with FP&A, FBP and Client service leadership and commercial teams
• Link in with Consolidation teams on closing schedule, accounting services, and consolidated accounts, with focus on numbers making sense
• Work with Group Controller on compliance and governance
• Partner with Operational Controller and team (closing cut-off dates, journals, supporting documentation )
• Internal & External Audits

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance and MBA is preferable
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Finance,  Research industry or FMCG, Marketing industry with a matrix organisation structure
• Experience (preferred or required technical, functional and/or leadership experience)
• Ability to organise multiple responsibilities and deliver results in an accurate and timely manner while adapting to changes in priorities.
• Ability to influence and strategically partner with individuals of various educational and technical backgrounds, both inside and outside the organization
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to gather analyse and present data.
• A desire to add value and providing a valuable contribution to the wider business.
• Ability to business partner and communicate with non-finance stakeholders effectively and articulately.
• A proven track record of building relationships at all levels within the organisation
• Operations and commercial literacy.
• Detail and process oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and follow up skills.