We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.
Job Details
Why this job is important
This role plays a key part in delivering Finance Transformation initiatives across Kantar. You will help simplify processes, improve systems and enable better ways of working across Finance.
You will bring structure, clarity and momentum to complex projects, working with stakeholders across geographies and functions. Your work will support smarter decision-making, stronger controls and more efficient operations.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by helping shape how Finance operates in a more connected and digital way.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead Finance Transformation projects from planning through to delivery
- Create and manage clear project plans, milestones and deliverables
- Work with stakeholders across Finance, Technology and Business Services teams to drive progress
- Ensure projects stay on track in terms of scope, timelines, budget and quality
- Manage risks, issues and dependencies, and support timely resolution
- Prepare clear updates and materials for senior stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops to understand current processes and define improvements
- Support the implementation of new systems, processes and ways of working
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve Finance processes
- Capture learnings and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery
The ideal skills and experience
- At least 5 years of experience in managing projects in complex, cross-functional environments
- Background or understanding of Finance processes is beneficial
- Experience in transformation, process improvement or system implementation (e.g. ERP) is helpful
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with appropriate support and manage competing priorities
- Structured approach to delivery, including planning, risk and issue management
- Commercial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively
- Familiarity with project management approaches (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, PMP or similar)
- Ability to work across global and matrixed organisations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed above.
What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to work on high-impact Finance Transformation initiatives
- Exposure to global stakeholders and senior leadership
- A collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career
- The chance to shape how Finance operates in a more digital and efficient way
Country
PortugalWhy join Kantar?
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience managing projects in complex, cross-functional environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Structured approach to delivery, including planning, risk and issue management
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Ability to work across global and matrixed organisations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Familiarity with project management approaches (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, PMP or similar)
- Background or understanding of Finance processes
- Experience in transformation, process improvement or system implementation (e.g. ERP)
- Commercial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively
What We Do
Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company. . We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.
