As 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.
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Lead preparation of key business metrics including weekly/ monthly results, billability reporting, staff time utilization and allocations to senior leadership
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Drive content development for Southeast leadership meetings; lead preparation of materials on key topics and present to local offices and System Leads
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Support with preparation of weekly revenue forecast in conjunction with Southeast staffing teams, analysis of actuals vs forecast and other revenue drivers
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Assist in cost planning and reporting across the Southeast offices, in collaboraton with the local office leadership and North America FP&A team
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Analyze Southeast P&L through cost reporting vs. budgets and supporting function budget owners
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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
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Play supporting role within SE finance and across Regional System FP&A teams as reporting needs and initiatives evolve
Specific duties include:
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Budget, Planning and Analysis for the Southeast:
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Own annual operational budgets and forecasts in accordance with regional and global guidelines, business trends and line management
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Act as liaison with functional line managers to assist in managing cost budgets
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Develop automated reporting, driven by customer needs, to scale with the business
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Build, prepare, and present the weekly/monthly revenue outlook in partnership with staffing
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Reporting and Analysis:
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Act as a thought partner for SE Leadership Team to help lead business forward on multiple dimensions
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Act as finance liaison for functional managers
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Prepare materials/content on key financial metrics and present to leadership group as required
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Build financial system expertise, development of financial applications, policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity and controls
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Support SE Finance system with other initiatives in collaboration with SE colleagues
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Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business
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A minimum of 3-5 years of finance-related experience
- Experience in professional services environment a plus
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Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgment
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Proactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
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Comfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environment
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Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and build positive, lasting relationships
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Creates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of others
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Conscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracy
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Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
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Commitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback
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Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively
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Responsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needs
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Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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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.