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What You'll Do

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a role in high-growth geography, responsible for supporting Brazil local-office financial operations including planning, analysis and administration for case/client management. This position is an integral member of finance team. Under the guidance of the Finance Sr. Manager, this position prepares reports and analysis to the local leadership team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform client case cost budgetary control and analysis, including evaluation of case economics, development/tracking of budgets, support in the management of accounts receivable, collections and absorptions to ensure timely and accurate processing

· Manage client invoicing in accordance with client contracts to while expediting cash collections to achieve firm DSO targets

· Investigate project overruns with case manager

· Proactively highlight variances between Staffing (backlog weekly report) and weekly revenue including explanations for any unusual changes in billability. This requires teaming closely with Staffing.

· Monitor client investments to ensure follow through with decisions taken; proactively raise differences

· Review client contracts and budgets to evaluate pricing and risk; coordinate Legal/Fiscal support with GS and external legal advisors. Update client contract management database with all relevant client information

· Consolidate commercial Pipeline (reported on a weekly basis)

· Open/closing of cases, ensuring that all the documentation requirements are met, including proposals, budgets, assignment sheet, contracts, relevant case files and correspondence

· Prepare monthly AR and WIP status updates and follow-up.

· Research invoices and time expense documents, as needed

· Analyze variances to budget with regards to case economics and to proactively provide status updates to lead billing officers

· Maintains the Time and Billing system maintenance and administration by updating employee data and billing rates

· Assist in budget and forecast processes.

This description covers the principal responsibilities: it is not restrictive

What You'll Bring

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Administration, Economics and Engineering

· A minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience preferably in professional services

· Experience in accounting operations, financial reporting

· Extensive experience working in multinationals and complex, decentralized organizations

· Experience in effectively communicating and navigating across various levels and departments within the organization, including engagement with senior stakeholders.

· Experience in develop and prepare reports and presentations

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

· Strong communication skills (fluent in English and Portuguese in both written and oral form) communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.

· Oracle and/or SAP and other comparable reporting software tools.

· Service-oriented, responsive, cooperative, and hardworking

· Excellent analytical capabilities and numerical reasoning

· Expert level in Excel (VBA), PowerPoint, Word and analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau)

· Ability to work in a non-hierarchical environment, able to build credibility and influence others without authority.

· Flexible, strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

· Flexibility and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· High standard of quality work including accuracy and timeliness

· High degree of integrity, a positive attitude, and an ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.

Who You'll Work With

BCG's HR team works to attract, develop, excite, deploy, and retain the best people in the market. Those in human resources jobs manage the life cycle of all BCG employees-from hiring top talent and developing their skills to rewarding their contributions and supporting career progression and mobility.

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