Job Description

NielsenIQ (NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence and business analytics, is hiring Jr. Associate BI professionals for its Pune office. This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about Business Intelligence (BI), data analytics, reporting operations, and advanced Excel. As a Jr. Associate BI, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate business reports, validating data, maintaining reporting quality, and supporting operational excellence across global teams. Working in a structured Business Intelligence environment, you will gain hands-on exposure to reporting platforms, analytics tools, and data quality processes while contributing to data-driven decision-making for some of the world's leading organizations.

In this role, you will be responsible for producing recurring reports, validating business data, performing quality assurance checks, and ensuring timely delivery of operational reports by following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). A major part of your responsibilities will involve using Advanced Microsoft Excel to manipulate large datasets, create reporting templates, reconcile data, and perform detailed analysis using functions such as Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Power Query, Conditional Formatting, and advanced formulas. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in report transitions, support root cause analysis for reporting issues, and contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Joining NielsenIQ offers an excellent platform to build a long-term career in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Reporting Operations, and Data Management. The organization provides extensive learning opportunities through structured training programs, LinkedIn Learning, mentorship, and exposure to global reporting operations. Employees work in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development while supporting clients across more than 100 countries. Whether your future goal is to become a Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Reporting Specialist, Power BI Developer, SQL Analyst, or Analytics Consultant, the Jr. Associate BI role provides a strong foundation for career growth in the analytics industry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Generate, refresh, validate, and deliver recurring business intelligence reports accurately while ensuring all reporting deadlines and service level expectations are consistently achieved.
• Perform comprehensive quality assurance checks on reports before delivery to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established reporting standards.
• Utilize Advanced Microsoft Excel extensively to analyze large datasets using Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IF functions, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, Conditional Formatting, and other advanced formulas.
• Conduct detailed data validation, reconciliation, and cross-country verification activities to identify inconsistencies, investigate discrepancies, and maintain high-quality reporting outputs.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) by identifying reporting issues, documenting findings, and collaborating with internal teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Create, maintain, and update reporting templates, production trackers, operational dashboards, inventories, and process documentation to support efficient reporting operations.
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions, report transitions, dry runs, parallel runs, and operational handovers to ensure smooth project execution and reporting continuity.
• Update operational systems, metrics, timesheets, production records, and documentation accurately while maintaining compliance with internal reporting procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders by providing timely updates on report status, issue resolution, project progress, and operational deliverables.
• Continuously improve reporting processes by identifying automation opportunities, enhancing Excel-based solutions, and learning new Business Intelligence tools and reporting technologies.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Science, Engineering, Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Applications, or any related discipline from a recognized university.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, IF statements, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, Data Validation, Conditional Formatting, Charts, and handling large datasets.
• Good understanding of reporting operations, business reporting processes, data validation techniques, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, for effective reporting and documentation activities.
• Knowledge of Power Query is preferred for data transformation, report automation, and advanced reporting operations.
• Basic understanding of Power BI, SQL, VBA, or Macros will be considered an added advantage for analytics and reporting automation.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail while working with complex business data and reporting processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently with global teams, stakeholders, and operational support functions.
• Ability to manage multiple reporting assignments, prioritize deliverables, follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and consistently meet reporting deadlines.
• Passion for Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Reporting Operations, process improvement, and continuous professional learning in analytics technologies.

Expected Salary

The expected salary for the Jr. Associate BI role at NielsenIQ in Pune typically ranges between ₹4 LPA and ₹6.5 LPA for fresh graduates and candidates with up to two years of experience. The final compensation depends on educational qualifications, technical proficiency in Advanced Excel, reporting knowledge, analytical skills, and interview performance. In addition to a competitive salary, NielsenIQ offers flexible work policies, learning and development programs, LinkedIn Learning access, employee wellness initiatives, and excellent long-term career opportunities in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.

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