Finance Specialist - Consulting Support

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in managing and optimizing the organizations financial performance.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial management who thrives in a dynamic environment and can ensure accuracy and efficiency in all financial operations.

Candidates with experience in management consulting or working with leading consulting firms will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control and monitor all P&L (Profit & Loss) activities.
• Develop periodic quarterly balance sheets, monthly revenue cash flow statements, and monthly P&L reports.
• Manage annual budgets and forecasts to ensure financial alignment with business goals.
• Lead and coordinate monthly finance-related meetings, addressing outstanding matters.
• Oversee trade finance and financial initiation processes, including relationship management.
• Prepare external audit reports and conduct year-end financial analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive year-end and interim financial statements.
• Resolve accounting and technical financial issues efficiently and effectively.

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a Masters degree or CFA certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting role.
• Strong proficiency in financial management tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Expertise in analyzing financial data and generating detailed reports.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and leading financial discussions.

• Experience working with or within a management consulting firm is highly valued.
• Proven experience in financial roles supporting consulting firms highly preferred if worked for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
• Excellent attention to detail and an ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with stakeholders, external auditors, and finance teams.
• Proven ability to address and resolve accounting and technical financial issues proactively.
• Familiarity with external audits and preparation of financial statements.

Work Experience Required:

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably in consulting or corporate projects.
• Prior experience working with consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in managing P&L activities, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing comprehensive financial statements.
• Experience in trade finance and external audits is highly valued.