Senior Analytics Executive - Consultant (Maternity cover fixed term 12 month contract)

We do two things at NielsenIQ. We measure performance for our clients and we use analytics to help our clients grow their business.  Both measurement and analytics are important in their own right but it’s the connection of the two that delivers the insights & recommendations that are critical to our clients’ success. A little bit about you As an NIQ analyst you will make a difference by helping FMCG Grocery manufacturers make the right choices for their growth strategies. You will partner with our clients and analyse data to explain what is happening with the market, their brands and what they should do to improve business performance.  Working with your NielsenIQ colleagues and spending time with your clients you will build partnerships to allow you to understand their business priorities and information needs.  You will use this knowledge to develop in-depth analytics and create compelling stories that deliver the insight to drive business growth.  Our Analytics team combines data and expertise to help our clients become more competitive and efficient through stronger, faster analytics. Your mission Working with a portfolio of FMCG manufacturing clients to foster a strong understanding of their business priorities and needs Build strong relationships with your clients and seek to make an impact by creating & delivering pertinent analytical insights & presentations Become a category expert; be curious and engage with the client industry, their categories and key market trends Respond to client briefs through rigorous analysis and the creation of compelling insight stories that deliver relevant implications and actionable recommendations that support client growth objectives Work with large, continuous data sets to identify and interpret data trends and to understand the drivers of category and brand performance. Share this insight with your NIelsenIQ colleagues, building knowledge and expertise together. Work with NielsenIQ colleagues to develop and leverage NielsenIQ thought leadership to set the scene and provide sound context for your insights & recommendations Partner with other Nielsen experts to address business issues where relevant Work closely with your NielsenIQ sales colleagues by identifying unmet client business needs and opportunities for new business Understand and use Nielsen tools as well as the Nielsen product portfolio Manage workload independently and effectively prioritises client commitments alongside internal commitments. Your profile 2/3 years experience working in an FMCG environment is a must have Experience of working in an analytical capacity Client-focused with a strong desire to meet client needs and deliver satisfaction Performs work accurately and effectively with strong attention to detail Numerical confidence and an ability to translate numbers into insights and recommendations An aptitude & desire to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders An engaging presenter and storyteller Good time management and prioritization skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Capable of working as part of a team in a client-focused environment Capable of leveraging tools such as Microsoft excel, PowerPoint as well as AI tools and agents What we offer Maternity cover fixed term 12 month contract Flexible hybrid working model Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning access Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional and mental wellbeing About NielsenIQ NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com . NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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Working with our Customer Success team gives you access to: Our 'people first' culture with plenty of flexibility Career & Learning development Making an impact on biggest FMCG manufacturers' growth Becoming an expert in categories that shape Ireland retail Flexible working environment LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. 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