Job Description

The Sr. Finance Manager is a member of the NielsenIQ Corporate Finance team and will directly support the Global Real Estate Leader and organization. This is a fast paced, ever changing space that is redesigning the NielsenIQ real estate footprint across the globe. The Sr. Manager will be crucial to helping execute the overall real estate strategy and proper monthly financial reporting. 

Responsibilities 

• Support Real Estate to meet their financial commitments which include significant reduction of global real estate expense over the next 3 years 

• Directly manage and mentor a financial analyst 

• Oversee month end and quarter end closing with financial analyst assistance and ensure accurate financial results partnering with global controllership team 

• Analyze financial results to be able to provide variance commentary and accurate monthly/quarterly forecasts

• Track and report progress on expense savings targets on a monthly basis 

• Lead OPEX/CAPEX budget process for real estate in the second half of the year 

• Drive process simplification and automation especially around the real estate portfolio details and expense forecast 

• Partner with Chief Transformation Officer, Real Estate leader, and regional leadership team to meet their needs and be an effective finance business partner 

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field 

• 6+ years’ experience in Finance 

• Experience with managing people preferred 

• Understanding of core Accounting principles

• Must have a strong work ethic, self-motivated work style and a good attention to detail 

• Enjoy a fast paced and dynamic environment with new challenges and changing work priorities 

• Individual contributor and team player with great communication and interpersonal skills 

• Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines 

• Proficiency in Microsoft suite; experience with SAP Financial and Hyperion Financial Management systems a plus 

Additional Information

Describe your perks and culture

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.