Analyst, Finance - Strategic Communications | Multiple Locations

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.

There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Analyst, to support Strategic Communications global management team towards achieving our company's short-and long-term financial goals. This position will play a key role in serving as the liaison connecting our frontline practitioners with our finance back offices, shaping the way our leaders see how they create value for the segment and helping them manage financial performance of our organization. We are seeking people with solid experience with financial statements and reports, finance operations, processes and systems. The role will report to the Director of Finance, with exposure to the segment's leadership team.

What You'll Do

• Analyze the segment's business operating results on a monthly basis, develop appropriate commentary for different audiences. Work with segment/regional/industry leads to understand business drivers, issues, and opportunities.

• Assist with managing the month-end close and quarter-end close financial processes alongside the accounting team to identify and troubleshoot issues as needed.

• Design and produce appropriate monthly management reports for segment leadership. Provide analysis for management decision making.

• Continuously improve accuracy, efficiency, and speed of reporting.

• Continue to develop reporting content and processes to meet evolving needs.

• Analyze financial performance and derive appropriate business intelligence to inform decision-making.

• Maintain and create dashboards in Power BI to meet evolving management reporting needs.

• Assist with building business projections on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; assess risks and opportunities.

• Actively participate in quarterly forecast, helping to manage the forecast process for specific sub- practices alongside practitioners.

• Actively participate in annual budgeting process, including understanding cost and economic assumptions and compiling presentations for Senior Management.

• Partner with Human Resources to ensure that talent and compensation planning are aligned with forecast/budget goals/constraints, as well as with strategic business needs.

• Assist with managing the segment's processes and cadence; support operational improvements within the department to increase our productivity and enhance our role in supporting the business.

• Develop and track a consistent set of key financial/operational performance indicators (KPIs), such as pricing trends and profitability.

• Participate in, and/or lead special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed, to support segment or Corporate needs.

How You'll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree

• 2+ years of experience in financial areas with focus on financial analysis and operations

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and overall FP&A duties

• Demonstrated experience with financial statements and analyses (variance/ trend analyses, valuation), financial operations, management reporting processes are a must

• Expert knowledge in financial systems, TM1, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, database or other report writing tools

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite products, specifically Power BI and SQL

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

• Working knowledge of revenue recognition rules under US GAAP and practical application into revenue forecasting

• Ability to influence others without direct reporting relationships; ability operate in a matrix organization

• Detail-oriented and dependable; ability to work independently and to appropriately manage expectations around deliverables and timeline

• Fast, eager learner and versatile, ability to adapt to complex, changing, ambiguous environments

• Proactive, self-starter with a leader mindset; ability to help manage the team workload and seek opportunities to contribute

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Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Potential for flexible work arrangements

• Generous paid parental leave and flex return support

• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care

• Employee wellness platform

• Employee recognition programs

• Paid time off for volunteering in your community

• Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you

• Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work

• Professional development and certification programs

• Free in-office snacks and drinks

• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)

• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses

• Upscale offices close to public transportation

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 1 - Tier 2

• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable

• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt

Compensation

• Minimum Pay: 63900
• Maximum Pay: 104000