Company Description
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.
Job Description
About the Role
The Global Process Owner, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), defines, standardizes, and continuously improves the end-to-end FP&A processes across the organization. As a strategic advisor and subject matter expert, the GPO partners with Finance leaders, Finance Operations, and Technology teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and future-ready FP&A capabilities. The role is a key member of the Finance Operations Global Shared Services leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process Design & Standardization
- Define and maintain the global FP&A process vision, strategy, and governance model.
- Design and implement standardized frameworks for core FP&A activities — planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management.
- Establish and enforce global standards, policies, controls, and KPIs across all markets and business units.
- Ensure alignment and integration with related Finance processes (e.g., Record-to-Report).
2. Continuous Improvement & Transformation
- Identify opportunities to optimize processes, enhance data quality, and streamline ways of working.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across FP&A teams, systems, and data governance.
- Collaborate with Continuous Improvement and Enablement teams to implement and track process enhancements.
3. Technology & Data Enablement
- Champion the adoption of digital tools and advanced analytics (e.g., Power BI, OneStream) to build scalable FP&A capabilities.
- Partner with BI and Technology teams to ensure data integrity, system integration, and automation.
- Shape and maintain consistent data structures to support reliable reporting and informed decision-making.
4. Governance & Performance Management
- Define and track key performance metrics to measure process effectiveness and benefits realization.
- Oversee end-to-end process governance, ensuring transparency, compliance, and robust controls.
- Monitor and report on process performance, identifying areas for further improvement.
5. Stakeholder & Change Leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to Finance Leadership Teams, Business Finance, and Corporate FP&A across legacy NIQ and GfK.
- Collaborate with FP&A Delivery Operations, Knowledge Management, and Training teams to ensure SOPs, process maps, and training materials are up to date.
- Lead change management, communication, and training strategies to drive adoption and engagement.
- Foster an environment that delivers a positive associate experience and superior customer outcomes.
Qualifications
- 7+ years in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or Finance Transformation, with proven experience in global process design and implementation.
- Strong track record of driving end-to-end process governance and sustainable improvement at scale.
- Advanced knowledge of FP&A best practices, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance management.
- Experience leveraging tools such as Power BI and SAP Business Objects for data visualization and analysis.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead change in a complex, global environment.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams and strategic partnerships.
Key Capabilities
- Deep understanding of process architecture, governance, and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on actionable outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills; able to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to create transparency, standardization, and sustainable performance improvements across global organizations.
Additional Information
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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