Global Finance Planning & Analysis Manager

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group in Gurgaon, India, invites a Finance Manager to join the Global Services Finance team. You will provide FP&A and finance business partnering support to stakeholders, using analytical insights to drive financial performance.

This role reports to the Global Services Finance Senior Director and requires 7+ years of finance experience, a Master\'s in finance or MBA, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in finance/accounting/economics and/or MBA.
• Minimum of ~7 years related finance experience.
• Experience with finance systems (Oracle/SAP).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Run financial planning with respective teams as part of the broader planning process.
• Lead monthly reporting, planning, and forecasting with accuracy, speed, and insight.
• Collaborate with HR on capacity and compensation planning.
• Deliver forward-looking analysis to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Support business cases for change programs in the areas.
• Bridge business needs with financial agenda and systems, navigating trade-offs.

Skills

Finance analytics

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder comms

Problem solving

Leadership

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

MBA / MSc in Finance

Tools

Oracle/SAP

Job description

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

Join the Global Services Finance team – a core part of BCG's worldwide Finance function. As the Finance Manager, you will work with the teams across Global Services to provide FP&A and finance business partnering support to the stakeholders. This role is ideal for a finance professional with a curious analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive impact through financial insights and operational improvements.

In This Role, You Will

• Run financial planning with the respective teams supported, as a part of broader BCG planning process
• Lead monthly reporting, planning, and forecasting processes with accuracy, speed, and insight
• Work with HR counterparts on capacity and compensation planning matters for the areas supported
• Deliver forward-looking analysis and insights to identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities in the areas supported
• Support the stakeholders with preparation of business cases for any change programs / initiatives in the areas supported
• Connect business requirements and considerations with financial agenda, processes and systems, navigate the trade-offs coming out from the dialogues

The role reports into the Global Services Finance Senior Director.

What You’ll Bring

• Master's degree in finance/accounting/economics and/or an MBA is a plus
• A minimum of ~7 years related finance experience
• Good understanding & experience of working with finance systems (Oracle/SAP, BIR data universe, etc.)
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences and influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a track record of resolving complex issues through thoughtful analysis
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong drive to add value and take ownership in a leadership-facing role
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for team-oriented work
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships in a global, matrixed organization

Who You’ll Work With

The Functional Finance Team is an integral part of the worldwide Finance organization providing insight supported by meaningful and accurate financial information to help guide the decision-making process and provide strategic business partnering to the Functions. The team partners with BCG's Global CFO and the Finance Leadership team, the Financial Planning & Analysis team, the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) including leadership of our Global Functions, and local, regional & global finance colleagues across the organization.

Additional info

You are good at

• Translating data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
• Managing financial planning cycles end-to-end, including variance analysis and scenario modeling
• Communicating clearly, concisely, and credibly with stakeholders across all levels
• Balancing detail orientation with big-picture thinking
• Building relationships and influencing in a matrixed, global environment
• Thriving in dynamic, fast-paced, service-oriented environment
• Building deep expertise in the financials, proactively linking investments to business impact and value delivered
• Partnering with stakeholders to define problems, deliver meaningful analysis, and propose actionable solutions
• Working as part of a team, building consensusApplying technical skills to navigate complex financial systems, extract and analyze data across platforms, and resolve inconsistencies or ambiguity independently

"At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development. For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices. We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork."

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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