Financial Analyst - FED

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What You'll Do As a member of the FED finance team, the Financial Analyst will focus on the FED finance client commercial support activities. This individual will provide analysis and reporting to assist in managing case budgets and key performance metrics, and understand drivers of the FED finance business to assist with decision support. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast paced environment, pivoting calmly with multiple priorities and interrelated complex topics. Collaborate with a wide variety of business partners, including commercial finance team, system finance, regional / global finance, practice areas, and others Work closely with BCG FED public sector Contracts team to support contractual reporting requirements Complete ad hoc financial analysis as needed in a timely manner Ensure case financials are accurately projected and provide all necessary deliverables for case management Specific duties include: Client Service and Support: Support financial analysis Provide Government client support, with particular emphasis on finance and accounting regulation and compliance Lead the government invoicing databases as required Understand contracts for proper structure setup and communication to stakeholders Manage case budget and Days sales outstanding with stakeholders Provide budget analysis, fees and expense forecasting and estimates-to-complete as required Manage accounts receivable / collections on specific clients Support Client development managers on reporting, ad hoc as needed Lead reporting, analysis and performance management for the public sector in North America Support client contracting repository with focus on risk mitigation Reporting and Analysis for local office: Prepare financial reports and analysis to support US FED client business objectives Assist in the development and/or update of financial policies to comply with Contractual requirements or as related to public sector policies, procedures and other requirements. FP&A and Accounting: Evolve and play role in BCG FED and public sector cost and Statutory Reporting Support case code accounting both financially and systemically Work with US General Ledger team and Global Accounting & Control to ensure any I/C corrections are implemented What You'll Bring US citizenship and eligible for US government security clearance Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Science. A minimum of 2 years of finance-related experience Proven expertise in Excel modelling, analytics and Powerpoint Experience in Public Sector (Fed, State, Local) or Defense Contracting environment is a plus Experience in professional services environment a plus Experience with AI tools, SAP, Tableau, or Alteryx Key competencies: Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgment Proactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness 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 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 Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude Commitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively Responsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needs This role does require you to “roll up your sleeves” and play an active role to make change happen; flexing to ensure we’re focusing on the highest value opportunities. Additional info Format: 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 $82,000-100,000. 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. 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