FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS MANAGER

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - This position will have regular interaction with Managing Directors and Partners MDPs, as well as Case Team members for decision support of commercial aspects of the business leading the Finance Case Management Team. You will report directly to the Head of Finance Brazil providing leverage and support to implement global and local initiatives to effectively meet business objectives, including managing the economics, mentoring and developing the finance team, providing leadership and direction to the Business Services Team members. The Finance Manager will act as a business partner in the duties of finance commercial support to Consulting Team. This includes proposal support, pricing and investments, review of contracts in accordance with business guidelines and managing the client case economics for projects and investments. Close collaboration with Legal department and Office Leadership to ensure business risks are properly addressed. The Finance Manager will support the Business Development Team BDT with support, analysis and monitoring of decisions taken on client investments and discounts. This role will interact with all levels of the organization, involved in strategic planning and initiatives and is to be an active member of Brazil Finance Team and Global Finance community. YOU''RE GOOD ATJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Financial Planning and Analysis- Coordination and preparation of the strategic and financial plans, and forecasts in accordance with global and regional guidelines by working closely with the Office Administrator OA and Head of Finance HoF. - Provide timely and meaningful management reporting which includes financial performance, state of the business for local leadership as a basis for business decisions, and ad hoc analysis as required- Prepare planning and reporting for other costs in collaboration with heads of department; analyze cost variances to budget by teaming with department managers to ensure accuracy, reasonableness and early detection of potential issues- Work closely with the OA and Head of Finance as required, specifically working in conjunction on the Pyramid Planning process- Liaise with ISA System and Global Services and the region to share assumptions, address questions and provide additional information, as appropriate- Continuously seeking to ensure local business processes are optimized to manage costs and maintain infrastructure necessary to support the growth- Responsible for oversight of the CAPEX budgets, working closely with the OA and IT Team as appropriate- Coordinate process with New Businesses and Practice Area consolidationClient service and support- Provide commercial support to give leverage to client MDPs and early detection of issues- Analyze pricing trends and refine pricing template and billing rates, as appropriate- Assist in client negotiations and contracting providing legal/fiscal support directly or through teaming with appropriate experts, ensuring appropriate processes are in place regarding client contract management CCM including enforcement of world-wide contracting policies- Perform client case cost budgetary control and analysis, including evaluation of case economics, development/tracking of budgets in close cooperation with the Project Partner; supervise management ofaccounts receivable, collections and absorptions to ensure timely and accurate processing- Implement, best practices in client contracting, billings, and collections process in order to decrease DSO and minimize risk, improve pricing realization. - Review revenue backlog weekly report and Weekly Billability Report to explain deviations in billability by teaming with Staffing- Coordinates the revenue credit process with the Partner Service GroupGeneral administration- Under the guidance of the Head of Finance, assist in implementing agreed upon recommendations from the Global Risk Team- As appropriate team with the Finance Operations Manager to manage the local audit and local PWC relationship- Collaborates in various administrative responsibilities as required- Participate in local and regional projects, as neededThis description covers the principal responsibilities and responsibilities evolve based upon the business needs and the potential of individual. YOU''RE GOOD AT CONT''DDESIRED COMPETENCIES:- Demonstrate curiosity and independency for solving complex issues/problems, yet appropriay seek advice and counsel for decisions including key stakeholders- Ability to see the big picture and provide solution-oriented advisory to office leadership- Strong listening, feedback, negotiation and conflict resolution skills- Solid business partner with the ability to dialogue and communicate at all levels within the organization- Excellent people management skills, with the ability to provide honest feedback and support in the development of employees capabilities- Recognized for high quality and high impact results for self and others- Challenge traditional way of doing things; moves beyond the obvious- Manages work for self to realistic but aggressive deadlines/commitments- Works effectively with significant ambiguity and fluctuating priorities and constraints- Able to juggle multiple initiatives and short and long term priorities- Hands on and get involved in detail if necessaryWORK ENVIRONMENT:Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, inlectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with BCGs values and cultureExperience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essential. It is necessary to have the ability to understand and manage complex reporting relationships and incorporate multiple culturesYOU BRING EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Engineering. MBA preferred- Fluency in Portuguese and English. Spanish is a plus- Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience in International/Multinational Professional Services firm with relatively complex and decentralized environment- Experience in planning and analysis, financial reporting and contract management- Strong analytical skills, structured and accurate- Knowledge of systems for reporting and analysis- Extensive experience with Windows, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, Outlook and exposure to Oracle or other large financial systems environmentYOU''LL WORK WITHMembers of our finance team are responsible for preserving the inlectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firms direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation. CITYSao PauloCOUNTRYBrazilYOU''LL BE TRAVELLINGYes 10%YOUR EMPLOYEE TYPE ISRegularYOUR JOB TYPE ISFull timeWHO WE AREBCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple Confidentialfor the worlds best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possibleand unlocking your potential to advance the world. BST is the operational heart of our business and is invaluable to our success. Roles such as finance, human resources, risk, and IT, help propel BCG forward. BST employees support the core of the organization and provide outstanding value to the business. As a BST member, you will work with inspiring, talented, dedicated, and curious colleagues in an energizing, fast-paced environment in which people are treated with respect and help one another to succeed. Working at BCG provides you with the opportunity to grow through interesting and challenging work and to have an active voice in your personal career development. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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