Finance Associate – GAMMA

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This role is part of BCG Gamma finance team. While the group works most closely with Gamma finance leadership (and, by extension, Gamma Leadership Team, Executive Committee and Operating Committee), it serves a wide base of customers including the business line leadership teams, the heads of function/product, and key global process partners in planning, systems, reporting and finance operations & accounting. The work requires flexibility to create, adapt, and execute new tools and processes in fast paced, technically challenging environment where business requirements are constantly evolving.

You will be part of GAMMA Finance Operations and Accounting team. This role requires individual to work in a collaborative manner with team members in Gamma Finance on the following key areas:

YOU’RE GOOD AT/WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Managing and maintaining master data related to projects, SKUs and products, contracts etc.
• Handling the information systems like Oracle, Time & Billing, Business objects etc.
• Driving the commercial performance of operations like revenue booking/corrections
• Managing communications to bring behavioral changes in timesheet compliance
• Supporting team on month close and other accounting activities
• Front face for responding and looking into finance queries on mailbox
• Partnering with finance teams across geographies, as required
• Providing ad-hoc information and analysis, as required

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

The ideal candidate will possess both the technical qualifications for the role as well as other intangible attributes.

Technical Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance or Business degree, preferably with emphasis on Finance/Accounting and professionally qualified
• 2+ years’ experience in financial operations/accounting role
• MS Excel, Word proficiency and adaptable to several software applications.
• Systems experience preferred: Hyperion, Oracle, Business Objects and other comparable systems.
• Willingness to provide a wide range of financial services from routine tasks to intricate financial management data

Other Competencies:

Strong accuracy and rigorous attention to detail

• Ability to synthesize data and consistent attention to detail
• Demonstrates sound judgment, high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Comfort with multi-tasking and prioritizing within a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to embrace an iterative process
• Flexibility, comfort and desire to dig in and work through the details

Strong Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills

• Understands value of an iterative process
• Ability to work effectively in team environment and independently
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and changing situations with tact, poise, and patience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work management, organization, and planning

• Flexibility to multi-task on different projects in a fast-paced organization
• Proven ability to plan work effectively and prioritize work even in stressful situations
• Reliable and timely
• Versatility and openness towards new ideas and change

Customer and business focus

• Demonstrates responsiveness, initiative, and an orientation toward service and broader business needs
• Professional and courteous approach and style
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Receptive to feedback and motivated to quickly learn new topics and skills
• High level of initiative and flexibility

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The 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 federal, state or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. In addition, as a federal government contractor, BCG maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations. BCG is an E-Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.