Financial Analyst

What you will do:
You’ll identify insights from reports to provide concise synthesis commentary and assist in follow-on ad hoc data analysis. You will produce monthly and quarterly financial analysis including variance analysis, operating metrics, dashboards etc. You will support finance and firm leadership with a variety of ad-hoc analyses and strategic initiatives and planning process. In some cases, this could include analysis and recommendations on client economics, including the analysis and management of pricing and arrangements.
We are hiring an experienced professional, based in our Gurugram office and into our Finance Insights Team.
This is an internal, not-client facing role, but McKinsey manages itself using the same leading-edge approaches, tools, techniques, and processes that we bring to our clients. The department is responsible for producing standard monthly reports, growth opportunity identification and prioritization, planning and forecasting, analysis of key economic drivers, cost redesign, action-oriented management analysis and include the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders from areas outside finance, as well as various other high-profile special projects to support senior leadership decision-making.

Who you will work with:
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
Continuous learning:
Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters:
From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community:
With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits:
On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your background:
A finance degree
4+ years of work experience with exposure to various areas of finance
Good reporting/analytics background and experience of a professional firm's economics
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word); experience in efficient data management; knowledge of reporting tools (SAP, SAC) would be an advantage
A strong commitment to excellence, personal and professional growth and an eagerness to learn and develop in multiple areas; open mindset towards change and engagement for continuous improvement
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
Confidence in communicating with various levels of authority throughout the business
Experience in supporting management and leadership by providing insight, analysis and financial results for review is a plus
Experience in dynamic model building and design a plus