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Were the worlds leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business, making sure we can always get better, every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Technology, our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.


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Kantar is the worlds leading marketing data and analytics company. We have a complete, unique, and rounded understanding of how people think, feel and act; globally and locally in over 90 markets. By combining the deep expertise of our people, our data resources and benchmarks and our innovative analytics and technology, we help our clients understand people and inspire growth.


Why this job is important

The Business Analyst, Transformation will support the Finance Transformation team that is responsible for the creation of a new Finance and Procurement operating model. A key part of the role will be the ability to self-sufficiently handle work packages of analysis to support the programme whilst developing and maintaining relationships and effectively collaborating with other leads across Finance & Procurement, Global Process Owners, our third-party vendors and other delivery partners.


What youll be doing

Partner with Global Process Owners and other Kantar partners to understand, review and prioritize business requirements that underpin the signed off global processes for Finance and Procurement
Translate new requirements into the relevant functional specifications for technical teams to design, build and test reports using the most appropriate solution
Work closely with technology teams (developers, architects, engineers) to design and recommend technology solutions that address the identified business needs
Use data modelling techniques to identify ways in which an organisation can operate more effectively
Collaborate with the Test Lead to develop and implement comprehensive test plans, oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure that technology solutions meet quality standards and business requirements
Persuade internal and external partners of the benefits of new technology or strategies, whilst laying out their risks, benefits and impacts
Create and manage business case models and analysis
Run workshops, exploring as-is and to-be models, which could include interviewing employees and collecting quantitative data
Create documents to outline the proposed changes and the steps involved
Oversee the implementation of new technology or a new approach on behalf of the transformation programme manager
Contributing to training and support for people affected by new systems and processes


The skills & experience youll need.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
Extensive experience working within a cross functional Global Business Services (GBS) environment
Ability to build and present business insights at the enterprise, division, and market level with lenses on other key demographics, such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, for executive level review
Ability to build and manage complex business case models
Understanding of ERP Reporting Platforms (SAP, Oracle, IFS) and Budgeting and Financial Consolidation Solutions (Onestream, SAP BPC, Anaplan, Hyperion HFM)
Basic report writing skills and dashboard development with native ERP reporting writing tools and BI Applications such as Business Objects, Oracle BI or Cognos
Sophisticated Excel user
Proven experience succeeding in complex, matrix and cross functional projects with the ability to inspire and influence across the organisation
Professional level of proficiency with English is essential
Understanding of agile and waterfall project management methodologies


Why join Kantar?

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, nobody knows people better than Kantar.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our people are looked after as well. Kantar is committed to supporting the wellbeing of our colleagues and their family members in order to create a positive working environment where we can all thrive.


Benefits include:

Healthcare cover- company paid premiums for you and your immediate family
Up to 25 days holidays plus your birthday off
Volunteer leave- 2 days (paid) to give back
Meal card
Flexible hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme

Equality of opportunity for our people is our highest priority and we encourage our people to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage our colleagues to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all, and were flexible in our approach to ensure people feel included and accepted. Were committed to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers, and communities, which is why we welcome applications from all background and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not a perfect fit, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.



Country

Portugal


Why join Kantar?


We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match, wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.