Financial Analyst at The Nielsen CompanyNew York, New York, United States — full-time

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

Join our dynamic Audience Measurement FP&A team, playing a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of IT & Data Solutions (ITDS). As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will delve deep into financial data, contributing to the forecasting, planning, and reporting processes for a key part of Nielsen’s business, responsible for roughly $600m in spend. Your ability to translate raw financial data into meaningful insights will be essential in driving informed decision-making within the ITDS team. You will not only analyze the numbers, but also understand the underlying business context to help identify trends and opportunities while managing risk.

What You'll Do

In-Depth Financial Analysis & Reporting:
- Develop and maintain detailed financial models to support forecasting and planning processes, including people costs, non-people costs, and capital expenditures.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and trend identification.
- Conduct thorough investigations into financial discrepancies, providing clear explanations and supporting documentation to ensure data accuracy.
- Generate KPI reports that highlight key performance indicators and relate those indicators to the business operations.

Actionable Insight Generation:
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks or opportunities.
- Develop insightful presentations and reports that clearly communicate financial findings to stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable information.
- Collaborate with business partners to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial impacts.
- Provide recommendations that ar