Senior Financial Analyst

Boston Consulting Group
Chicago, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2024
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
  • 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
  • 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

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