Financial Analyst

Boston Consulting Group

Posted 20 days ago

Full Time

Atlanta, Georgia

Hybrid

Smart Summary

This role involves developing and maintaining data-driven workflows to automate the review of $500 million in annual T&E spend, alongside performing routine analytics to identify trends, risks, and control improvements. The analyst will also conduct targeted investigations and translate findings into clear communications for stakeholders.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join BCG North America’s Expense Audit & Investigations team! This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or relevant business field), with 1-2 years of relevant work experience with analysis, reporting, and/or audit. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and have experience with data query and visualization tools.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Data-Driven Products

Workflow Automation

Expense Audit

Risk Identification

Cost Efficiency Analysis

Forensic Analysis

Process Monitoring

Policy Understanding

Data Translation

Stakeholder Communication

AdHoc Reporting

Teamwork

Process Improvement

Analytical Ability

Customer Service

Attention To Detail

Job Description

Who We Are

This position supports BCG North America’s Expense Audit & Investigations team, with a focus on maintaining robust processes and controls across employee-submitted expenses and centrally-booked air travel and rideshare charges.

As part of this team, you will partner closely with Finance Leadership and cross-functional teams across the US and Canada to deliver accurate, actionable reporting and analytics on employee travel and expense activity. Leveraging a strong understanding of BCG policies and underlying data, you will identify trends, surface risks, and provide insights that inform decision-making. As-needed, you will also support employee investigations and deep-dives.



What You'll Do

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain data-driven products and workflows to automate and scale the review of $500m in annual T&E spend
  • Perform routine, detailed analytics to identify trends, risks, anomalies, and opportunities for improved controls and cost efficiency
  • Conduct targeted, forensic style analyses on employee T&E investigations with high-level proficiency
  • Strengthen controls and monitor processes across centralized programs to mitigate risk and improve compliance
  • Understand BCG’s policies and procedures to flag exceptions and recommend alternative actions
  • Translate analyses into clear, structured communication (e.g., slides, dashboard, and concise email summaries) to effectively inform stakeholders
  • Prepare time sensitive ad-hoc requests which may require collaboration across functions
  • Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish target deadlines

Key Competencies

  • Dynamic and self-starting
  • Experience in process improvement and efficiency
  • Solid analytical ability with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to translate and present data meaningfully
  • Customer service-oriented behavior
  • Successful performance in a fast-paced, intellectually intense environment
  • Engages constructively with feedback
  • Respect all BCG information as personal and confidential


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (or relevant business field), with 1-2 years of relevant work experience with analysis, reporting, and/or audit
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Business Objects or similar data query tool experience
  • Alteryx or similar data analysis tool experience
  • Tableau or similar data visualization tool experience
  • Proficient in Power Automate, Power Apps, and other automation tools
  • Familiar with AI process enablement
  • Please note that for the right candidate, we are willing to explore a Senior Financial Analyst title and compensation, instead of Financial Analyst.


Additional info

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.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.  

We expect total annualized compensation for Atlanta-based employees to be approximately the following: 

  • Base salary between $71,000- $88,333 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level 

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12%  

  • 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period 

  • First year annualized target total compensation: $75,260 - $93,632 (USD) 

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. 

 
All of our plans provide best in class coverage: 

  • Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children  

  • Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs  

  • Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits  

  • Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually  

  • Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities  

  • Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan  

  • Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement  

  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)  

  • Paid sick time on an as needed basis  

  
*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage. 



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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