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Form of workAs a key member of the Southeast Finance team, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide analysis and reporting to assist in managing the P&L, forecast, and performance metrics for the Southeast 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 the Southeast leadership and assist with broader Financial Planning and Analysis topics.
YOU'RE GOOD AT
- Lead preparation of key business metrics including weekly/ monthly results, billability reporting, staff time utilization and allocations to senior leadership
- Drive content development for Southeast leadership meetings; lead preparation of materials on key topics and present to local offices and System Leads
- Support with preparation of weekly revenue forecast in conjunction with Southeast staffing teams, analysis of actuals vs forecast and other revenue drivers
- Assist in cost planning and reporting across the Southeast offices, in collaboraton with the local office leadership and North America FP&A team
- Analyze Southeast P&L through cost reporting vs. budgets and supporting function budget owners
- Collaborate with a wide variety of business partners, including local offices, SE System, regional / global finance and practice area leads
- Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed in a timely manner
- Play supporting role within SE finance and across Regional System FP&A teams as reporting needs and initiatives evolve
Specific duties include:
- Budget, Planning and Analysis for the Southeast:
- 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
- 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 SE 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 SE Finance system with other initiatives in collaboration with SE colleagues
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
- 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
- Experience with Tableau, Alteryx, SAP 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.
