Financial Analyst

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)•Dallas, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Financial Analyst within BCG's Commercial Finance Team, you will work in a growing regional team that provides exemplary finance decision support in the allotted practice area. The Financial Analyst will quickly take on significant responsibility and receive frequent exposure to senior customers, including Practice Area leadership. The individual will be expected to proactively contribute to enhance the financial performance of the firm, while providing support and leverage to the team. This position will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of client cases and management reporting, including: Using and championing ClientView which digitizes and streamlines our pipeline, case opening, contracting, invoicing, and case reporting processes Evaluating case economics, including project budgeting, forecasting, accounting, variance analysis, and price realization Provide financial analysis on project, client, and practice area levels Assists in measuring results and ensures invoicing, revenue recognition processes are followed Prepare financial reports and analysis to support business objectives and act as thought partner to internal customers (case teams, Managing Directors & Partners, Finance Director, others) Prepare materials/content on key financial metrics for Practice area Collaborates with a transaction support team in Costa Rica to ensure accuracy across invoicing, code opening, contract compliance and collection efforts Supports client team, regional and external auditor requests Participates in ad hoc reporting requests as well as supports regional and global initiatives as needed Completes weekly review and reporting of work-in-progress, accounts receivable, collections and absorptions to ensure timely and accurate processing and revenue reporting Reviews contracts to ensure terms and potential risks are captured and reported correctly Back up other finance functions and team members as required What You'll Do Act as a thought partner for Managing Directors and Partners to help lead business forward on multiple dimensions 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 Teaming with multiple stakeholder groups to understand business objectives and ensure efficient financial processes Collaborating with a wide variety of business partners, including other functions, internal teams across BCG, and the firm's corporate office Creating and evolving insightful, efficient reporting in response to business needs Managing and taking ownership for all financial aspects of case management Completing and responding to ad hoc requests in a timely manner Ensuring adoption of finance policies and highlighting potential risks Supporting regional leadership and other key customers by performing analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways and recommendations Providing training to internal customers Performing other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

1-3 years relevant work experience
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA a plus
Proactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
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
Commitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback
Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products with emphasis on Excel and PPT

Nice To Haves

Experience in professional services environment a plus
Experience with Business Objects, Power BI, Tableau a plus

Responsibilities

Using and championing ClientView which digitizes and streamlines our pipeline, case opening, contracting, invoicing, and case reporting processes
Evaluating case economics, including project budgeting, forecasting, accounting, variance analysis, and price realization
Provide financial analysis on project, client, and practice area levels
Assists in measuring results and ensures invoicing, revenue recognition processes are followed
Prepare financial reports and analysis to support business objectives and act as thought partner to internal customers (case teams, Managing Directors & Partners, Finance Director, others)
Prepare materials/content on key financial metrics for Practice area
Collaborates with a transaction support team in Costa Rica to ensure accuracy across invoicing, code opening, contract compliance and collection efforts
Supports client team, regional and external auditor requests
Participates in ad hoc reporting requests as well as supports regional and global initiatives as needed
Completes weekly review and reporting of work-in-progress, accounts receivable, collections and absorptions to ensure timely and accurate processing and revenue reporting
Reviews contracts to ensure terms and potential risks are captured and reported correctly
Back up other finance functions and team members as required
Act as a thought partner for Managing Directors and Partners to help lead business forward on multiple dimensions
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
Teaming with multiple stakeholder groups to understand business objectives and ensure efficient financial processes
Collaborating with a wide variety of business partners, including other functions, internal teams across BCG, and the firm's corporate office
Creating and evolving insightful, efficient reporting in response to business needs
Managing and taking ownership for all financial aspects of case management
Completing and responding to ad hoc requests in a timely manner
Ensuring adoption of finance policies and highlighting potential risks
Supporting regional leadership and other key customers by performing analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways and recommendations
Providing training to internal customers
Performing other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund ( PSRF ), and a market leading benefits package described below.
Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12%
5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund ( PSRF ) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
Paid sick time on an as needed basis
Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.