Finance Specialist

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Mar 20, 2025
Finance Finance Specialist Job ID: 96335 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact Working as a Finance Specialist, you will be preparing comprehensive financial reports, ad-hoc analyses and presentations for regional and global leadership, including financial performance, key metrics, and strategic initiatives (focused on, but not limited to, reporting on Pricing Committee approvals, client contract details, non-standard arrangements portfolio and Return on Investment). You will ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results, as well as appropriate interpretation of reports being shared by the team. You will also stay in regular contact with various Finance stakeholders, building relationships based on mutual trust. As part of your scope, you will work with other teams across the firm to develop and implement process improvements including quality controls, support modernization and digitization of internal tools. You, as a finance Specialist, will independently lead smaller projects and initiatives as needed, deepening the team expertise related to firm financial concepts and policies. Your Growth You will be part of Finance Insights Team, playing an important role in helping our Firm Leadership make informed decisions. This includes leading projects or internal initiatives regarding financial concepts, reporting developments and/or skill enhancements, as well as maintaining body of knowledge in area of expertise and assessing and communicating impact of changes on practices and policies. You may also be responsible for creating and enhancing complex reporting models that include standard metrics and benchmarks that assist senior leaders in making strategic decisions, and presenting insights of analyses and reports to relevant leadership groups, acting as their thought partner. Finance Specialist develops strategies to ensure that financial and/or client service information is accurately generated and effectively communicated. You will collaborate with internal clients for process improvements, business case preparation, overall project lifecycle activities, functional specification documents and testing scenarios. You'll have the opportunity to support professional development for other colleagues, e.g. via project work or by building functional knowledge of the analyst peer group. Your qualifications and skills 4-year college degree preferably in the area of Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 5+ years of relevant experience; Engagement lifecycle/Client Finance experience is a plus Strong analytical mindset; excellent problem-solving skills with ability to structure ambiguous problems with little guidance; strong organizational skills; detail orientation coupled with the ability to see big-picture trends; ability to thrive under pressure Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience on efficient data management and knowledge of reporting tools (Knime, Alteryx, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) would all be an advantage Strong project management skills, including effective collaboration with others Excellent communication and presentation skills, also with Senior Leadership; ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $112,900 - $162,600 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - FS - Finance Specialist Function - Firm Administration;Operations;Strategy & Corporate Finance Industry - Financial Services Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Mar 19 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Boston LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Massachusetts LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Finance Specialist LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Finance LinkedIn Industry - Financial Services LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level