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What You'll Do

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.

 

You’re good at:

Ensuring financials are accurately projected Preparing weekly and monthly financial presentationsPreparing revenue forecast/outlookAssisting in cost planning, cost reporting, and budgets from start to finishCollaborating with a wide variety of business partners, including local offices, GL system, regional / global finance, practice areas, and others Completing ad hoc requests and performing other duties as needed in a timely mannerProviding support/transparency to staffing teams on leakage and other revenue driversPlaying 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 managementAct as liaison with functional line managers to assist in managing cost budgetsSupport the northeast in providing equity across offices and functions for cost planningDevelop automated reporting, driven by customer needs, to scale with the businessBuild, 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 dimensionsAct as finance liaison for functional managersPrepare materials/content on key financial metrics and present to leadership group as requiredBuild financial system expertise, development of financial applications, policies and procedures to ensure financial integrity and controlsSupport GL Finance system with other initiatives in collaboration with GL colleagues

What You'll Bring

 

Basic job requirements:

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or BusinessA minimum of 3-5 years of finance-related experience Experience in professional services environment a plus

Key competencies:

Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgmentProactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulnessComfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environmentCollaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and build positive, lasting relationshipsCreates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsConscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracyAbility to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitudeCommitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedbackAbility to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectivelyResponsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needsProficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint (ability to train staff on intermediate level)Experience with Business Objects, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx or HFM a plus

 

Additional info

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At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work. 

 

Compensation Information:  

 

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.  

 

The base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,700.  

 

This is an estimated range and specific base salaries within the range depend on factors such as office location, experience, and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.  

 

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a discretionary bonus of up to 12% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. 

 

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. 

 

All of our plans provide best in class coverage: 

 

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. 

 

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