Financial Analyst
@ Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Chicago, IL
$90,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About the Role

The Financial Analyst at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) works within the Commercial Finance Team in Chicago and Boston. You will be responsible for managing financial aspects of client cases and internal reporting while supporting senior leaders in driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion ClientView for pipeline and case reporting processes
  • Evaluate case economics including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Prepare financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with transaction support teams to ensure invoicing and compliance
  • Support ad hoc reporting and regional/global finance initiatives
  • Assist in training internal customers on key financial metrics
  • Review contracts to capture risks and follow revenue recognition policies

What You'll Do

You will act as a thought partner to senior management, manage financial aspects of case management, and deliver timely financial analysis. You need to be comfortable with ambiguity, multi-tasking, and collaborating with diverse teams.

What You'll Bring

  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA a plus)
  • Experience in a professional services environment and strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related reporting tools; familiarity with Business Objects, Power BI, and Tableau is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, self-starting attitude

Additional Details

This role operates in a hybrid work model requiring presence in the office 3 to 5 days per week. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, bonus potential, profit sharing, retirement contributions, and comprehensive benefits.

Key skills/competency

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, ClientView, Compliance, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau

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Technical Preparation

Review Excel formulas and pivot tables.
Practice financial modeling and forecasting case studies.
Refresh skills in Power BI and Tableau dashboards.
Familiarize with Business Objects and data analytics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing multiple priorities.
Explain collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Discuss handling ambiguous financial data.
Share experience resolving conflict in teamwork.

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