Senior Manager, FP&A

Nielsen

. Serve as the primary expense finance partner to business leaders across Product, Commercial, Customer Experience, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $105,600 - $196,240 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while effectively leading teams and communicating insights to executive leadership. Proficient in developing financial models and presentations that align with business strategies and drive decision-making.

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Financial ModelingAnalytical SkillsLeadership ExperienceCommunication SkillsFP&A Processes

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentScenario ModelingExecutive Decision SupportFinancial ReportingCost-Allocation MethodologiesInvestment FrameworksStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationDetail-OrientedHighly OrganizedStrong Follow-ThroughAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsPlanning ToolsSAP Analytics CloudExcelGoogle SheetsPresentation Software

Industry Keywords

FP&AExpense ManagementFinancial Operating RhythmCross-Functional PartnershipExecutive Presentations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary expense finance partner to business leaders across Product, Commercial, Customer Experience, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance
Support annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and investment prioritization
Lead and develop the Expense FP&A team
Drive Gracenote’s financial operating rhythm for labor and non-labor expenses
Partner cross-functionally to align financial plans with business priorities
Develop executive-quality presentations, financial narratives, and reporting materials for operating reviews, board meetings, and leadership forums
Improve transparency into spending, performance, and investment decisions
Support investment frameworks and cost-allocation methodologies for new product growth initiatives
Synthesize financial and operational signals into actionable recommendations for leadership
Build scalable templates, frameworks, and governance processes for financial reporting
Support long-range planning, annual planning, and enterprise-wide strategic processes
Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, business insight, efficiency, and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
8+ years of progressive FP&A or related finance experience
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Experience developing business cases, scenario models, forecasts, and executive decision support
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience
Experience supporting executive operating cadences, planning processes, business reviews, and leadership meetings
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with financial systems and planning tools
SAP Analytics Cloud experience is a plus
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and presentation software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellness plans
401(k) with a Nielsen company match
Generous paid time off policy
Company-provided vehicle (depending on the role)
Discretionary incentive/bonus eligibility (depending on the role)
Potential eligibility for bonuses, equity, or other incentives