As guardians of the Nielsen Media assets, our Finance teams strive to accurately report the financial position of Nielsen. We seek to continuously improve finance processes, controls and systems. We aim to provide clear, simple and insightful financial information to our business leaders in order to drive positive financial action. As a team we work in the spirit of integrity, accountability, quality and diligence, whilst maintaining the highest ethical standard

Nielsen provides media and advertising clients audience measurement services across all
devices — television, radio, online, mobile — where content is consumed. We are the global leader in both television and digital measurement, helping our clients understand the reach of their content and advertising campaigns, as well as providing effectiveness metrics that help optimize and validate their overall spending, and maximize the value of their content.

The Financial Analyst is a member of the Digital Finance team. This is a fast paced, high
performing team that executes the overall financial planning and analysis of some of the fastest growing products within the Media portfolio. The Financial Analyst will be crucial to executing revenue recognition, understanding client trends, and providing management with key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

● Support monthly revenue recognition for all digital clients and products
● Create Dashboards Provide analytics and insights into the trends of the digital clients;
utilize historical data in forecasting future trends and outlook
● Drive the development and implementation of creative solutions to improve quality,
timeliness and control within the financial planning, analysis and reporting processes
● Partner with various groups including Sales, Operations, Contracts, Finance to report out
findings, trends and identify solutions for potential issues
● Business Partner with key top accounts Amazon, Roku, Facebook, Google and support
forecasting and other initiatives
● Support annual budget planning, partner with business leads on strategic priorities, and
assist with narratives and storytelling around the business
● Perform various ad hoc financial analysis for management

The ideal candidate is curious, and coachable. An analytical mindset will benefit the Financial Analyst on a daily basis as critical thinking is required to excel. Appropriate prioritization of tasks is paramount as multiple initiatives will be engaged at once. The Financial Analyst will be given ample opportunity to grow, once a positive track record is established.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
● 1 – 2 years’ experience in data or financial analysis
● Must have a strong work ethic, self-motivated work style and a good attention to detail
and enjoy a 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
● Strong communication skills
● Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Word and PowerPoint, ability to
learn SAP Financial system and Salesforce required

ABOUT NIELSEN

We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation.

We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100
countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media
companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at Nielsen: careers.nielsen.com

Nielsen 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.

Job Type: Regular
Primary Location: Offsite
Travel: No