Planning & Analysis Financial Senior Analyst
Boston Consulting Group
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Expertise & Knowledge@BCG (EK@BCG) and BCG U Senior Finance Analyst role is within the broader PA & EK@BCG Finance Team. Key aspects of the role include:
Direct reporting to the Finance Sr. Manager in supporting both the Expertise & Knowledge@BCG and BCG U businesses
Performing thoughtful analysis to inform/support business decisions for global businesses on a broader scale
Perform operational and financial tasks, analysis and reporting as required – routine as well as ad-hoc/strategic projects
Key contributor to the bi-annual plan/budget processes
Build and maintain various Excel-based operational and financial models
Play an integral part in Pricing modeling and decisions
Work with the systems group, HR, Recruiting, Finance, and other functions and assist with implementation of business/Global initiatives
Be a thought partner to EK@BCG and BCG U business partners, Global Office Leaders, Global Business Management Directors, Global Analysis, affiliated Consulting Staff and local and regional finance teams
Support global, regional, and local finance initiatives
Prepare insightful materials for the LT meetings to support overall strategy & decision making
Support finance transformations and be a thought partner on the impact to our businesses
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Financial Planning and Analysis
Supporting the BCG planning process and estimate submissions including revenue targets, pyramid / capacity modeling, compensation, cost management, launching of new products / services, launching in new regions / countries
Coordinating pyramid and compensation analysis with cross-functional teams (talent acquisition, management teams, HR, finance)
Supporting the production and analysis for annual operational budgets and forecasts in accordance with regional and global guidelines, business trends and management direction
Supporting multiple pricing and economic models, working with Consulting Staff to develop client pricing
Own and update BCG U Pricing Model based on feedback from Chief Product Officer and BCG U Global MDPs
Decision Support
Bring solutions to complex problem using data and information to assist business leaders in running the business
Manage investment tracking & budgeting process
Execute, review, and develop key business metrics and make recommendations where needed to business and finance leadership
Support various ad hoc special projects as needed
Other Responsibilities
Responsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needs
Maintenance, tracking and reporting of large data sets
Ability to synthesize data and draw conclusions
Coordination and execution of operational tasks and projects
Comfort with ambiguity and cross validating results through indirect means
Ability to identify areas for continuous improvement and bring new insights and efficiencies
Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple simultaneous tasks with long-term/short-term response requirements
Ability to work cooperatively in a global virtual team where customer focus is a primary concern
Building and maintaining appropriate internal business relationships
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
BS Business, Finance, or related field
4-5 years relevant work experience, ideally in a professional services or similar role
Prior experience at BCG a plus
Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to accurately execute on reporting and operations tasks
Strong analytical skills; ability to think strategically as well as tactically (big picture/small picture) as needed
Advanced knowledge of Excel including pivot tables, conditional formulas, lookups etc., and ability to enhance and maintain spreadsheets and databases
Exposure to Alteryx, Tableau and other Power BI tools
Exposure to Hyperion Planning, SAP Planning & SAP Business Objects or other similar system (financial, HR , management reporting system) query tools is a plus
Strong PowerPoint skills (including graphics and charts)
Strong communication (written/verbal) and coordination skills
High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness and patience
Flexibility; ability to work with/easily adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to multi-task on different projects under tight time frames
Work experience in a global or multi-national environment is a plus
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, willingness to pitch in and help out whenever needed and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and across multiple languages / cultural differences, building positive, lasting relationships
YOU'LL WORK WITH
BCG’s Expertise & Knowledge@BCG group is a fast-growing, ever-evolving businesses consisting of Knowledge Teams, Survey Operations, and Data/Research Services, while BCG U is BCG’s newest global business focusing on high-impact upskilling to deliver transformative outcomes to our clients. As a Finance Team, we provide business leadership with analysis and reporting to make informed strategic decision making on running, growing, and improving the businesses. In addition, the team also provides exemplary finance decision support to several hundred global staff.
We also partner with colleagues across BCG’s worldwide operations and the firm’s corporate office. As a result, members of the team receive significant exposure to the overall business and develop networks and working relationships across the organization.