What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director, NAMR FP&A position at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)?
Who We Are
The North America Financial Planning and Analysis Team (FP&A) focuses on developing content expertise, critical business analytics, and financial planning in partnership with senior leaders to drive key business decisions and a multi-year, regional strategy. As a Finance Director, you’ll work collaboratively across the broader finance team and with a variety of business leaders within our North America business. You’ll have frequent interactions with senior stakeholders including North America’s CFO, function heads, Managing Director and Partners, and the Regional Chair who heads BCG’s North America business.
Responsibilities
The Finance Director will be responsible for leading the Consultant Capacity Strategy and Billable Cost Planning Team – an arm within the broader FP&A team that sits at the core of business strategy within North America. This position will perform several critical responsibilities to support and manage Financial Planning and Analysis engagements, including:
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.
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.
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The North America Financial Planning and Analysis Team (FP&A) focuses on developing content expertise, critical business analytics, and financial planning in partnership with senior leaders to drive key business decisions and a multi-year, regional strategy. As a Finance Director, you’ll work collaboratively across the broader finance team and with a variety of business leaders within our North America business. You’ll have frequent interactions with senior stakeholders including North America’s CFO, function heads, Managing Director and Partners, and the Regional Chair who heads BCG’s North America business.
Responsibilities
The Finance Director will be responsible for leading the Consultant Capacity Strategy and Billable Cost Planning Team – an arm within the broader FP&A team that sits at the core of business strategy within North America. This position will perform several critical responsibilities to support and manage Financial Planning and Analysis engagements, including:
- Lead the NAMR consulting team capacity strategy and billable cost planning pillar, including management of a high-caliber team
- Collaborate closely with NAMR CFO, Regional Leadership, System FP&A, and NAMR Function Leaders to develop and execute on multi-year billable capacity strategy; taking advantage of new technology, reacting to changes within our rapidly evolving business, and promoting best practices across functions
- Partner with system finance leaders and internal functions on capacity outlook; provide decision support to bring thoughtful insights to light
- Provide reporting and scenario planning related to BCG’s Billable compensation trends and outlook
- Strong problem solving, networking, influencing and communication skills are absolutely essential
- Monitor, and where appropriate, develop key metrics of the business and make recommendations to leadership
- Leading, coaching, and developing others
- Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to steer a strategic agenda
- Developing strong, collaborative working relationships with business partners across teams and levels
- Supporting leadership and other key customers by performing rigorous analysis and effectively communicating key takeaways and recommendations
- Applying strong analytical skills, judgement, attention to detail, and creativity to effectively solve problems
- Navigating ambiguity, taking initiative, and prioritizing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; balancing the needs of multiple stakeholder groups
- Proactive and resourceful self-starter who takes initiative and ownership
- Learning new topics and skills with a combination of intellectual curiosity, desire for professional growth, and receptiveness to feedback
- 12 years in leading high impact analytics projects working with senior stakeholders; prior experience in professional services environment a plus
- 5 years of managerial experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong influencing, networking and relationship building skills
- Ability to synthesize large datasets and develop and/or pressure test comprehensive analysis to inform the business and drive decisions
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint (ability to train staff on intermediate or advanced level)
- Experience with Business Objects, Alteryx, Tableau, and SAP a plus
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.
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. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
