Financial Analyst
The Boston Consulting Group
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a key member of the Great Lakes Finance team, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide analysis and reporting to assist in managing the P&L, forecast, and performance metrics for the Great Lakes system. The individual will understand drivers of the business, and provide leadership with accurate, timely and relevant information. Will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of forecasting, cost planning, day to day finance support for office leadership, and assist with broader Financial Planning and Analysis topics.
BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure financials are accurately projected Preparing weekly and monthly financial presentationsPreparing revenue forecast/outlookAssist in cost planning, cost reporting, and budgets from start to finishCollaborate with a wide variety of business partners, including local offices, GL system, regional / global finance, practice areas, and others Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed in a timely mannerProvide support/transparency to staffing teams on leakage and other revenue driversPlay supporting role within GL finance as reporting needs and initiatives evolve
Specific duties include:Budget, Planning and Analysis for the Great Lakes:Own annual operational budgets and forecasts in accordance with regional and global guidelines, business trends and line managementAct as liaison with functional line managers to assist in managing cost budgetsSupport the northeast in providing equity across offices and functions for cost planningDevelop automated reporting, driven by customer needs, to scale with the businessBuild, prepare, and present the weekly/monthly revenue outlook in partnership with staffingReporting and Analysis:Act as a thought partner for GL Leadership Team to help lead business forward on multiple dimensionsAct as finance liaison for functional managersPrepare materials/content on key financial metrics and present to leadership group as requiredBuild financial system expertise, development of financial applications, policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity and controlsSupport GL Finance system with other initiatives in collaboration with GL colleagues
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgmentProactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulnessComfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environmentCollaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and build positive, lasting relationshipsCreates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsConscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracyAbility to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitudeCommitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedbackAbility to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectivelyResponsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needsProficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (ability to train staff on intermediate level)Experience with Business Objects, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx or HFM a plus
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or BusinessA minimum of 2-5 years of finance-related experience Experience in professional services environment a plus
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.
As a key member of the Great Lakes Finance team, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide analysis and reporting to assist in managing the P&L, forecast, and performance metrics for the Great Lakes system. The individual will understand drivers of the business, and provide leadership with accurate, timely and relevant information. Will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of forecasting, cost planning, day to day finance support for office leadership, and assist with broader Financial Planning and Analysis topics.
BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure financials are accurately projected Preparing weekly and monthly financial presentationsPreparing revenue forecast/outlookAssist in cost planning, cost reporting, and budgets from start to finishCollaborate with a wide variety of business partners, including local offices, GL system, regional / global finance, practice areas, and others Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed in a timely mannerProvide support/transparency to staffing teams on leakage and other revenue driversPlay supporting role within GL finance as reporting needs and initiatives evolve
Specific duties include:Budget, Planning and Analysis for the Great Lakes:Own annual operational budgets and forecasts in accordance with regional and global guidelines, business trends and line managementAct as liaison with functional line managers to assist in managing cost budgetsSupport the northeast in providing equity across offices and functions for cost planningDevelop automated reporting, driven by customer needs, to scale with the businessBuild, prepare, and present the weekly/monthly revenue outlook in partnership with staffingReporting and Analysis:Act as a thought partner for GL Leadership Team to help lead business forward on multiple dimensionsAct as finance liaison for functional managersPrepare materials/content on key financial metrics and present to leadership group as requiredBuild financial system expertise, development of financial applications, policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity and controlsSupport GL Finance system with other initiatives in collaboration with GL colleagues
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgmentProactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulnessComfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environmentCollaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and build positive, lasting relationshipsCreates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsConscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracyAbility to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitudeCommitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedbackAbility to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectivelyResponsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needsProficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (ability to train staff on intermediate level)Experience with Business Objects, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx or HFM a plus
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or BusinessA minimum of 2-5 years of finance-related experience Experience in professional services environment a plus
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work.
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