Analyst - Finance Job in Mumbai at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

BCG is hiring for the role of Analyst - Finance! 

Responsibilities Of Candidate: 

Project Controllership:

• Track actual cost on the case in line with approved budgets and ensure zero overruns and no staffing leakages on the cases. Should be able to get indulged immediately with case leadership and staffing and manage the critical issues proactively & independently.
• Completely in control of tracking the approved budget of the case and discount accruals on the project and ensuring correct absorptions are getting accounts all throughout the project tenure so that no last-minute surprises and adverse impacts on revenue.
• Maintain case hygiene by ensuring timely code closure within 1 month of team roll-off and all WIP is cleaned up.
• Should be working towards helping the collection team in minimizing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) for the cases they are managing.

Invoicing & WIP Management:

• Should be able to understand & track billing terms mentioned in the contract. Ensure timely raising of an invoice on the cases they manage.
• Should be able to track closely billing linked to achievements of deliverables on the cases maintain strong follow-up with case leadership and keep a tab on progress on deliverables.
• Closely tracking unbilled WIP & the exposure on the case and proactively be on top of the issue beforehand and take corrective measures immediately.
• Tracking VBP exposure closely and highlighting the risk to management through VBP review calls.

 Stakeholder Management

• Be an effective business partner for Case leadership by ensuring to be on top of each and every detail relating to case commercials and communicate them to case leadership, finance leadership, etc proactively.
• Be one single touch point for case leadership of any query relating to their case budgets, billing, etc
• Independently able to coordinate quick turnaround time with staffing & case teams during staffing discussions and support them in building budget simulations and advise them from an available budget perspective.
• Supporting various internal finance stakeholders such as the Financial Planning team etc in providing necessary information relating to the project they are managing on a timely basis, supporting in MIS preparation, tracking discounts/investments on cases & and assisting team members in preparation of monthly management reporting.

Requirements: 

• Any Grad/Post Graduate with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience or CA with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have worked extensively on Windows OS and has very good hands-on experience in MS Excel and MSWord
• Prefer to have proficiency in desktop applications and Oracle or SAP financial systems.
• Knowledge of VBA, Alteryx, or Tableau will be an added advantage.
• Should have experience working in an MNC environment, especially in the core areas of work described above.
• Should have the personality and drive to be able to interact across functions and levels to be able to carry out their job responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal are important.
• Ability to articulate their point across to the other person effectively and efficiently.
• Should be a strong team player and able to work collaboratively.
• Displays tact, patience, and the ability to handle stressful situations.
• Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust.
• Well organized, and able to set priorities.
• Reliable and cooperative team player; displays consideration and respect for others.
• Ability to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential.
• Ability to recognize technical limitations and surface issues to appropriate parties.