**WHAT YOU'LL DO**:
**BCG Nexus Costa Rica represents a pivotal expansion of our global capabilities, housing a vibrant and dynamic office dedicated to supporting BCG's broader operations. Nexus Costa Rica is a hub for regional and global functional teams to be co-located in a dynamic and engaging space, enabling team members to connect with and serve our BCG and client customer base. This diverse set of business services teams will cover functions such as administrative support, visual services, talent acquisition, and IT, among others. As we plan significant growth in our employee base, we invite you to become a part of our evolving success story.**:
**As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a crucial role in steering the financial strategy and operations of our growing office. Your expertise will be vital in providing comprehensive financial planning and analysis, ensuring our organization makes informed decisions and remains on a path of sustainable growth.**:
**Additionally, you will support management in planning and forecasting duties for our Costa Rica Nexus office, plus you will support the various financial activities and components that drive our financial statements. You will also facilitate streamlined communication processes with various groups across our organization and provide timely, reliable financial and administrative support to the finance organization, including in the following areas**:
**Budget, Planning and Analysis**:
- Develop annual operational budgets and forecasts aligned with regional and global guidelines, current business trends, and line management directives.- Develop bottoms-up departmental budgets and forecasts in conjunction with functional groups.- Design and manage reporting tailored to specific functional groups.- Perform variance analysis, providing detailed reports on both high-level and item-specific budget discrepancies.- Conduct capital expenditure analysis and reporting.- Track, develop and maintain transparency amongst key stakeholders of important financial metrics.
**Accounting**:
- Coordinate and review accounting entries, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and records.- Prepare monthly accruals, journal entries, allocations, and other financial transactions to align with budget and forecast.- Support the preparation of monthly financial reports to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, including tax obligations and free trade zone regulations (Procomer CANON reporting, and the Informe Anual de Operaciones).- Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to review preliminary and final month-end management book level profit and loss statements (BCG's "Control Statement").- Help develop methods to ensure optimal cost management.- Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing schedules for year-end and interim audits.
**Payroll**:
- Collaborate with an external partner to manage the local payroll process.- Execute monthly payroll reconciliations, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
**Treasury**:
- Preparation of monthly cash forecasts/needs.
**Nexus Service and Support**:
- Drive the implementation of process improvements and best practices.- Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance within areas of responsibility.- Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure implementation of Global risk management procedures.
**YOU'RE GOOD AT**:
- Demonstrating proactive and self-motivated behavior, with a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
- Working independently on multiple, simultaneous assignments with mínimal oversight.
- Leveraging Oracle reports and Business Objects to conduct data analysis and resolve issues.
- Communicating effectively across all organizational levels and exhibiting customer service-oriented behavior.
- Managing moderately complex projects and initiatives with competence.
- Utilizing good judgment when dealing with work flow and uncertain situations; recognizing when to escalate issues to management.
**YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)**:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis/planning or general accounting.
- Strong knowledge of principles, procedures, and practices of general accounting.
- Knowledge working with companies under the Free Trade Zone regime is desired.
- Proficient in Excel and working knowledge of MS Office - capable of training staff with intermediate skill levels.
- Experience with month-end close and year-end cycles.
- Experience with Oracle, Business Objects and working with different systems is a plus.
- Shared service industry experience is a plus.
- Must have strong oral and written English communication skills.
**YOU'LL WORK WITH**:
**In this pivotal role, you will be an integral member of the local finance/accounting team, tasked with delivering comprehensive financial services to support the entire