Financial Analyst

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can't guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E atbcdme.com/careers

About the Role
If you love digging into the details and turning numbers into smart decisions, this Finance Analyst role could be a great fit. You'll support a key Financial Services client in a highly regulated, accuracy-focused environment where financial tracking, compliance, and clear reporting really matter. From event budgets and billing to forecasting and month-end close, you'll help keep a busy portfolio of meetings and events running smoothly. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with teams to drive results.

You're Good At

• Working in a highly regulated, detail-oriented environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and strong financial controls are essential
• Managing billing, reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable processes, and event-related expenses with a sharp eye for detail
• Analyzing financial and operational data to spot trends, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making
• Partnering with internal teams, clients, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and keep reporting and payment processes on track
• Balancing multiple deadlines, shifting priorities, and month-end activities while staying organized and solution-focused

You Might Also Have

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar finance or analyst role
• Experience reviewing hotel, venue, and travel-related invoices against contracts and event specifications
• Confidence using Microsoft Office Suite to support reporting, tracking, and financial analysis
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple resources and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a proactive, customer-service mindset

You Should Know

• This hybrid role based in Chicago with up to 2-3 days in the BCD office.

Bring your finance skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset and apply to join the team.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working
We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow
Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice
We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move
The diversity of roles across BCD M&E's global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career - there's always room to move.

We've got you covered
Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We're positive. You'll love it.
It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Financial Analyst is between $70,000 - $80,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.

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