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Finance Business Partner

Job Description

As a Finance Business Partner at NIQ, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic financial insights and analysis to support business decisions. This role requires a proactive approach to financial management, aiming to enhance business performance and drive sustainable growth. You will collaborate closely with business unit leaders to align financial strategy with business objectives and deliver on financial targets. Directly reporting to the Regional Finance Business Partner, you will be an integral part of the Global Finance Operations Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Advising: Act as a key advisor to business units, providing financial insights and analysis that influence strategic decisions and business planning.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for your business units, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic goals.
Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts; provide detailed reports and recommendations to enhance business operations and profitability.
Risk Management: Identify financial risks and opportunities; develop strategies to manage risks and capitalize on opportunities. Develop financial models and scenarios to evaluate business initiatives, investment opportunities, and strategic projects.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, ensuring open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. An MBA or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.
5 - 8 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business analysis, or a similar strategic role in finance.
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations and the impact of financial decisions on business outcomes.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in financial modeling and experience with financial software and systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word etc.) and ERP systems. Experience using data visualization tools (PowerBI etc.) is highly preferred
Analytical Skills: High proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and data interpretation.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide leadership and guidance on financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.

WE OFFER

Food vouchers of 120 BGN monthly
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Multisport card, self funded by the employee
Additional paid leave of 3 days in case of no overdue leave days from previous year
New: Free access to LinkedIn Learning platform

In addition:

Flexible working hours and home office
3 additional non-working days annually
Food vouchers
MultiSport Card
Health insurance
Discount program with external vendors
Eco friendly travelers are welcome to the office – parking places for bikers and free card for public transportation are available to all employees
Sofia office is located close to the city centre and easily accessible from any point by public transportation

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Our Benefits

Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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What You Should Know About Finance Business Partner, NielsenIQ

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to elevate your career in finance, look no further than the Finance Business Partner position at NIQ in Sofia, Bulgaria! As a pivotal player in our team, you'll be responsible for providing strategic financial insights and analysis that shape our business decisions and drive sustainable growth. This isn’t just a numbers game; you’ll collaborate directly with business unit leaders to align our financial strategies with overarching business objectives. Your role goes beyond traditional finance; you’ll be actively involved in budgeting and forecasting, performance analysis, and risk management, helping us identify and seize financial opportunities while mitigating risks effectively. We thrive on partnership, and you’ll be a crucial advisor, establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders. Your analytical prowess will shine as you develop financial models and conduct in-depth scenario analyses. At NIQ, we not only focus on current performance but also continuously seek improvements, striving for efficiency through innovative financial systems and processes. We think outside the box, celebrating strategic thinking and problem-solving in a dynamic, flexible environment that not only encourages but rewards personal and professional growth. So, if you have a solid background in financial analysis and possess excellent communication skills, we would love to have you onboard to join our commitment to delivering growth and insights to our clients. Come and contribute to our mission at NIQ and help us redefine consumer intelligence!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Finance Business Partner at NIQ?

As a Finance Business Partner at NIQ, your primary responsibilities will include strategic advising for business units, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, conducting performance analysis, managing financial risks, and developing robust reporting mechanisms. You will also engage in stakeholder management and seek continuous process improvement to enhance financial operations.