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 presentations
• Preparing revenue forecast/outlook
• Assist in cost planning, cost reporting, and budgets from start to finish
• Collaborate 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 manner
• Provide support/transparency to staffing teams on leakage and other revenue drivers
• Play 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 management
• Act as liaison with functional line managers to assist in managing cost budgets
• Support the northeast in providing equity across offices and functions for cost planning
• Develop automated reporting, driven by customer needs, to scale with the business
• Build, prepare, and present the weekly/monthly revenue outlook in partnership with staffing
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Act as a thought partner for GL Leadership Team to help lead business forward on multiple dimensions
• Act as finance liaison for functional managers
• Prepare materials/content on key financial metrics and present to leadership group as required
• Build financial system expertise, development of financial applications, policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity and controls
• Support GL Finance system with other initiatives in collaboration with GL colleagues

Job ID

22975BR

WHO WE ARE

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.

YOUR EMPLOYEE TYPE IS

Regular

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
• A minimum of 3-5 years of finance-related experience
• Experience in professional services environment a plus

YOUR JOB TYPE IS

Full time

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

COUNTRY

United States

CITY

Chicago

JOB FAMILY

Finance

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgment
• Proactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• 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
• Creates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Conscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracy
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Commitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback
• Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively
• Responsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needs
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (ability to train staff on intermediate level)
• Experience with Business Objects, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx or HFM a plus

JOB TITLE

Senior Financial Analyst

YOU'LL WORK WITH

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.