Middle East Finance Specialist

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.What You'll Do Reporting to the Commercial Finance Senior Manager you will be providing business partnering support for senior stakeholders across a project life cycle. This high visible and high impact role will lead on project analysis, management and reporting on strategic projects by utilizing various BI tools & systems. In addition, this person will support key business transformation initiatives focused on optimizing performance. You will need to have an inquisitive mind and a can-do attitude to operate in this top tier consultancy firm.YOU’RE GOOD ATYou have advanced and in-depth knowledge of Project Accounting and can leverage your experiences to ensure best practice operations Supporting DSO management throughout a project life cycle. Ensuring working capital and DSO days are optimized. Overall responsibility of contracting, client deliverables invoicing and excellent understanding of commercial T&Cs.You are great at building trusting and close connections with internal and external stakeholders of all levels in your area of focus to shape business outcomes Working closely with Senior stakeholders on project financials and profitability, managing risk and reporting financial performance by using various dashboards Tracking time movements, processing absorptions and managing case closures Playing an integral role in business initiatives related to performance improvements and supporting cross functional teams to achieve desired results Strong Excel modelling skills Periodic forecasts to finance leadership related to various components of the working capital cycle.Other adhoc reports and tasks related to the working capital cycle as required We recognize the value of experience and the impact it can have on a candidate's potential contributions. Therefore, the grade of this role may be adjusted within Specialist/Senior Specialist based on the successful candidate's experience, reflecting our commitment to align responsibilities with individual expertise and capabilities.What You'll Bring A relevant bachelor's degree / Accounting qualification with 5+ years relevant Project Accounting experience preferably at a professional services firm / multi-national organization.Experience with and exposure to data analytics and business intelligence tools e.g. SAP Business objects, Power BI, Tableau; writing queries, building reports, and diagnosing issues Sound analytical and reporting skills combined with excellent communication skills; written and oral Proven ability to work effectively in a global environment with people at all levels, preferably in a professional services organization Ability to support change management initiatives across multiple teams Resourcefulness and strong problem capabilities Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Ability to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential Who You'll Work With You will work in Recruiting Team which includes Recruiting Associates, Recruiting Specialists, Recruiting Team Leaders and Recruiting Manager. You will regularly interact with candidates, interviewers as well as the wider HR team.Additional info Please note that this is a temporary position offered on a 6-month contractual basis.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.BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr