NielsenIQ: Team Lead - Collections — Pune, MH, India

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Team Lead - Collections in Pune, MH, India, under reference R26_0021494|IN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 29 September 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Collections

Responsibilities and work described

• The Credit & Control Team Lead at NIQ is responsible for overseeing the credit management and control processes within the finance department
• This leadership role entails managing a team focused on maintaining sound credit policies, performing credit assessments, managing receivables, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
• The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, a background in credit management, and the ability to foster a team environment that prioritizes accuracy and efficiency
• Credit Policy Management: Develop, implement, and maintain credit policies and procedures that minimize risk and promote revenue growth
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of credit analysts and control team members, managing workloads, setting goals, and conducting performance reviews
• Credit Risk Assessment: Oversee the assessment of credit risk, approve credit limits, and monitor credit exposures to ensure compliance with internal guidelines
• Accounts Receivable Management: Ensure efficient management of accounts receivable and timely collection of monies owed
• Implementation: strategies to reduce days sales (DSO) and improve cash flow
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to resolve credit issues and enhance customer satisfaction
• Reporting and Compliance: Generate regular reports on credit control activities and performance metrics
• Quality / delivery: compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement improvements in credit processes and technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification in credit management (e.g., CICM) is a must
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in credit management or a related financial role, including supervisory or leadership experience
• Technical Proficiency: knowledge of credit-related laws and regulations, as well as proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Analytical Skills: High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess credit risk and make informed decisions
• Leadership Abilities: leadership skills with experience in managing teams
• Coach, mentor, and inspire team members to achieve business goals
• Communication Skills: communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders
• Organizational Skills: organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Pune, MH, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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
• Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans
• NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative
• For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: Excel

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Relevant skills

• Excel
• MS Office
• process improvement
• compliance
• sales
• customer support
• stakeholder management
• accounting
• communication