Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Audience Measurement Investment

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is highly preferred.

12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a Media organization.

Demonstrated expertise in managing the financial aspects of Product, Technology/R&D, Sales, and Customer Success, including the Product Development Lifecycle

Proven expertise in financial modeling, CapEx management, investment analysis, and full P&L management.

Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a track record of driving complex cross-functional financial projects.

Advanced proficiency with enterprise performance management (EPM) systems and data analytics tools.

Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

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Join our dynamic, fast paced, FP&A team to partner with the Executive leaders of Product, Commercial and Customer Success. This high-impact, strategic, role plays a pivotal role shaping the future of Audience Measurement. You will lead analysis across the Audience Measurement value chain, responsible for driving rigorous capital allocation, optimizing economics, and ensuring maximum Return on Investment (ROI) across the portfolio. You will oversee a team responsible for planning, forecasting and reporting for ~$400M cost base, in order to deliver a multi year strategic plan for the Business Unit. You will be instrumental in influencing senior leaders to make data-driven decisions that fuel top-line growth and enhance long-term valuation.

What You'll Do

Strategic Planning and Financial Execution

Serve as the trusted strategic advisor to Product leadership, establishing frameworks for CapEx/OpEx management and R&D investment prioritization. Prepare cases for the Nielsen Investment Committee approval and track execution.

Collaborate with Product, Commercial, Customer Success to build and maintain robust financial models for all new product initiatives and/or product enhancements; building TAM, SAM, SOM, as well as driver based models that will be used to evaluate opportunities.

Drive the financial plan and execution for Product, Commercial and Customer Success, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and insightful performance reporting.

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.