Job Description

The Analytical Framework Business Consultant (AFC) works directly with our Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) clients and/or client service teams to create database solutions that address key business needs.The AFC provides consultation and investigation on requested changes to assigned category and database structures, making recommendations on solutions that best address the client’s business needs. After clarifying the project scope, the AFC supports the work using our standard operating procedures, and working in concert with other teams and players. The AFC consults with the client during key events and/or reviews to ensure continuous alignment on the project scope and expected outcome.

1. Effectively provide consultative leadership based on a thorough understanding of all Nielsen deliverables, platforms, tools, best demonstrated practices, and operational capabilities and limitations.

2. Lead detailed data structure requirement discussions that synchronize Nielsen capabilities with the client’s expected outcome, while building alignment with the client on the deliverable.

3. Analyze, interpret, and translate FMCG industry trends, and make database recommendations based on empirical evidence that solves for key business issues.

4. Refine and analyze high level business requirements to ensure proper design; identify and discuss any constraints to the design, process or delivery with relevant stakeholders.

5. Accurately interpret business requirements to the execution team and provide consultation as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Presentation: Ability to prepare, anticipate & respond “live” dialogue with clients
• PowerPoint: Ability to prepare meaningful presentations using PowerPoint software
• Excel-pivots: Ability to utilize excel for pivots & basic functionality

Preferred

• SQL, Python, R development experience
• Data visualization experience like tableau and Power BI
• Understanding or application of machine learning concepts
• Knowledge of NielsenIQ products, industry, and technology 
• Ability to design and test solutions for internal operational teams to manage workload and drive efficiency

Additional Information

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.