col-wideJob Description:
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Global Analysis team is anchored in BCG's finance function. The team has evolved in the last decade to become a trusted advisor to the management of the firm. While the group works most closely with the CFO (and, by extension, the Executive Committee and Operating Committee), it serves a wide base of customers including the People Team, the Client Team, the Chief of Staff, other global finance functions, and the regional and local finance teams. The team also works closely with the global HR function. It provides management and other key customers with insightful analysis to guide the decision making process at BCG.
The team works jointly on projects, discussing output and issues, sharing hypotheses, and iterating the analysis. The work is fast paced, technically challenging, and very visible. The team's responsibilities currently cover both project work (ad-hoc and recurring) and operational work. The project work is driven by the priorities and business imperatives as defined by the firm's leadership. The operational work is often the result of "operationalizing" prior project work.
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will work collaboratively within the team and across the organization on various workstreams, including:
Financial and Business Analysis and Management Reporting
Develop financial models and analyses to support business decisions
Prepare updates apprising management on the state of the business
Monitor firm performance and proactively highlight issues and opportunities (including, cost analysis, revenue monitoring, utilization, leads reports, pricing, etc.)
Team with local offices and regional finance team to prepare analyses and support ad hoc requests
Streamline and digitize reporting and analysis processes
Strategic planning and analysis
Support forecast and budget process, working with local offices, functions and regions
Summarize global results and prepare executive level presentations of plans and performance
Change management and project execution
Team on high priority Executive Committee projects that have the potential to significantly impact overall firm performance—provide analysis expertise, structure and solve problems, and communicate solutions. Examples of projects include:
Redefining the strategic planning process, integrating inputs across a matrix of functions, industries and geographies
Supporting investment discussions; enhancing acquisition strategy
Supporting changes in metrics to enhance business reporting
Enhancing reporting and analysis of new businesses
YOU'RE GOOD AT
Sound analytical and statistical skills, ability to analyze complex models and metrics
Intellectually curious in exploration of new topics
Ability to problem solve through ambiguity
Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with people at all organizational levels
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics or Economics; MBA a plus
4-6+ years relevant work experience; less experience considered for exceptional performers
Advanced computer literacy (PowerPoint, Excel, Alyterx, Tableau, BI tools etc.)
Professional services experience a plus
YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a member of the Global Analysis team, the Senior Financial Analyst will work with various functions across BCG including, the various global finance functions, the People Team, the Client Team, the Chief of Staff, the regional and local finance teams and global HR function. A successful individual will need to be a true team player, capable of functioning well in a global and multicultural setting, and able to work together with a wide range of individuals of all levels –from senior firm leaders to junior analysts.
