As a Senior Financial Analyst within BCG's Commercial Finance Team, you will work in a growing global team that provides exemplary finance decision support to several hundred staff in the allotted practice area. The Senior Financial Analyst will quickly take on significant responsibility and receive frequent exposure to senior customers, including client service partners and Practice Area leadership. This position requires strong collaboration with Finance Director and the rest of the team geographically located in various cities. The individual will be expected to proactively contribute to enhance the financial performance of the firm while providing support and leverage to the team. Ideal candidate would be willing to backup other team functions as business requires and be flexible to take on other tasks within finance.
This position will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of client cases and management reporting, including:
Using and championing ClientView which digitizes and streamlines our pipeline, case opening, contracting, invoicing, and case reporting processes
Evaluating case economics, including project budgeting, forecasting, accounting, variance analysis, and price realization
Provide financial analysis on project as well as client and practice area levels
Assists in measuring results and ensures invoicing, revenue recognition process are complete properly for specific set of clients
Prepare financial reports and analysis to support business objectives and act as thought partner to internal customers (case teams, Managing Directors & Partners, Finance Director, others)
Prepare materials/content on key financial metrics for Practice area
Collaborates with a transaction support team in Costa Rica to ensure accuracy across invoicing, code opening, contract compliance and collection efforts
Supports client team, regional and external auditor requests
Participates in ad hoc reporting requests as well as supports regional and global initiatives as needed
Completes weekly review and reporting of work-in-progress, accounts receivable, collections and absorptions to ensure timely and accurate processing and revenue reporting
Reviews contracts to ensure terms and potential risks are captured and reported correctly
Back up other finance functions and team members as required
Acting as a thought partner for Managing Directors and Partners to help lead business forward on multiple dimensions
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environment
Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and build positive, lasting relationships
Teaming with multiple stakeholder groups to understand business objectives and ensure efficient financial processes
Collaborating with a wide variety of business partners, including other functions, internal teams across BCG, and the firm’s corporate office
Creating and evolving insightful, efficient reporting in response to business needs
Managing and taking ownership for all financial aspects of case management
Completing and responding to ad hoc requests in a timely manner
Ensuring adoption of finance policies and highlighting potential risks
Supporting regional leadership and other key customers by performing analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways and recommendations
Providing training to internal customers
Performing other duties as assigned or required
3-5 years relevant work experience
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA a plus
Proactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
Experience in professional services environment a plus
Creates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Business Objects, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau and/or Hyperion Financial Management a plus
Conscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracy
Commitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback
Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products with emphasis on Excel and PPT
Members of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm’s direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.
BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world. BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development.
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