We’re BCG Digital Ventures. Welcome.

 

We live in thrilling and disruptive times. A new start-up launches every 60 seconds somewhere on the planet. Powerful technology and agile operating structures are shifting the world’s business landscape at a breakneck pace. We believe that the world’s most influential corporations need to set this pace, not follow it. So, we make them think and act like start-ups, venturing alongside them to build disruptive, profoundly impactful ideas. Once you step into one of our global hubs, you’ll meet like-minded, open thinkers and passionate pioneers. You’ll work together in a team-based environment defined by creativity, courage and collaboration. And, you’ll invent and start-up game-changing businesses with the world’s most important corporations every day. We’re a company unlike any other. We’re driven by a team of brilliant, curious and passionate people around the world who are unlike anyone else.

 

This is BCG Digital Ventures.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Under the guidance of the Commercial Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst acts as a trusted advisor to the London office. This position is built around teamwork, working in a collaborative environment to meet various stakeholder requirements.

The role is critical in providing support to the DV London office on all aspects of project management including understanding of DV case economics, reporting of current and forward-looking financial performance, as well as identifying and managing risk exposure.

The role will work closely with the London Finance team to help support decision-making in the London office, specifically, but not limited to, Venture reporting, WIP/AR Management, Vendor management and general finance support to the London office

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Venture Controllership (60%)

• Timely and accurately updating weekly venture reporting ensuring all actuals and Staffing projections are captured for all assigned ventures
• Support Venture GM's interpreting venture performance, analysing fees/volume variances and communicating this to leadership group
• Monitoring venture performance against contractual milestones and KPI’s, adjusting Revenue recognition accordingly
• Expenses management: forecasting, monitoring, approving and leveraging BCG supplier relationships
• Update consolidated venture tracking reports to support leadership visibility of venture performance

Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Management (15%)

• Generate client invoices in Time & Billing system on a timely and accurate basis
• Proactively following up client teams to ensure outstanding debtors recovered within payment terms
• Update and provide commentary on weekly AR/WIP reporting to ensure all stakeholders are kept abreast of risk exposure
• Providing expert guidance on DSO management

Vendor Tracking (10%)

• Posting weekly time sheets for all active contractors against appropriate case codes, according to Staffing allocations
• Capturing time sheet billings and costs for individual vendors and posting corrections where necessary
• Analysing vendor markups, costs, volumes etc. and communicate to broader finance team

Other (15%)

• Maintaining London T&B system to ensure all codes and employee profiles are timely and accurately updated
• Promote BCG and DV policy awareness and adherence
• Ad-hoc analysis as directed by Finance leadership
• Support development of new internal tools, leveraging Business Objects, Tableau and Alteryx

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Exceptional out of the box thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build excellent working relationships with stakeholders and with geographically dispersed teams
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proactive self-starter, with ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong financial analysis, business planning and accounting knowledge
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in the use of accounting applications and database management
• Strong organisational and process management skills combined with an ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Degree qualification in Business, Finance or related field
• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent)

 

 

Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.