Senior Financial Analyst

Company: Boston Consulting Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Who We AreAt BCG, the Northeast Financial Planning and Analysis team (FP&A) is responsible for headcount forecasting, financial planning, business performance analysis and reporting for Northeast senior leadership, office leadership, and a variety of customers throughout the organization. - Our team supports some of the largest offices at BCG, including Boston, New York, and Brooklyn. We are trusted business partners who offer data-based recommendations to help leadership make informed business decisions. - The FP&A team focuses on critical business analytics, strategy development, and financial projections to drive key business decisions. - -As a key contributor, the Senior Financial Analyst will partner closely with local and regional leadership, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Mobility, and regional finance to build strategic, data-driven insights that support capacity planning and operational decision-making. - -YOU WILL: - - - - - - - Develop and maintain capacity models in collaboration with cross-functional teams including Talent Acquisition, FP&A, and office leadership - - - - - - - Create and update detailed capacity plans by office and cohort to support both current-year and long-term strategic decision-making - - - - - - - Produce regular capacity reporting, including variance analysis, KPI tracking, and forecasting to guide critical business decisions - - - - - - - Lead the coordination of capacity plan submissions during global planning cycles, incorporating guidance from global, regional, and local partners - - - - - - - Collaborate with local stakeholders to support effective execution of consultant capacity plans - - - - - - - Contribute to headcount projections to inform office space planning and real estate discussions - - - - - - - Prepare clear and engaging presentations on financial metrics and P&L insights, sharing findings with senior leadership - - - - - - - Assist with cost planning and budget variance reporting in partnership with local budget owners; lead the development of annual operational budgets and rolling forecasts - - - - - - - Partner with local office budget owners to provide ongoing financial support, including ad hoc inquiries and forecasting - - - - - - - Support broader Northeast FP&A initiatives by supporting ad hoc analysis and special projects as business needs evolve

What You'll Do

• Building strong, collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Applying critical thinking, creativity, and sound judgment to solve problems and influence outcomes
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment t
• Taking initiative, working independently, and communicating proactively
• Showing curiosity, openness to feedback, and a commitment to continuous learning
  
  What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Math, or a related field; an advanced degree is welcome but required
  • 3-5 -years finance-related experience, experience in professional services environment a plus
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams
  • Ability to synthesize data and develop clear, actionable insights
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with Business Objects, Workday, Tableau, and SAP a plus
    
    Who You'll Work WithBCG is a $8+ billion global management consulting firm with more than 20,000 staff and offices in more than 50 countries, including dozens of offices in North America across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. - We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their organizations. -BCG is consistently celebrated by external organizations as one of the best companies to work for in the United States. - For example, for over a decade we have consistently ranked in the top ten of Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For" list, named by Working Mother as one of the "100 Best Companies" for parents, and received a 100% perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign for LGBTQ Equality. -We are proud to offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our full-time employees. - With a culture focused on professional development, BCG offers our employees access to world class trainings through our Learning at BCG platform and 100% tuition reimbursement for relevant courses and certifications.
    
    Additional infoAt 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.
    
    Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
    
    BCG is an E - Verify Employer. for more information on E-Verify.

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