Job Title: MBA Consultant, Finance
Location: Westerville, OH (On-site/4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Compensation: $35–$45 per hour

Position Overview
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., a leading provider of gourmet food and floral gifts and a family of iconic brands, is seeking a highly motivated MBA candidate or recent graduate to support a 10-week strategic project focused on financial analysis, business performance, and operational efficiency.

This role will partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, analyze business trends, and support strategic decision-making across the organization. The consultant will help identify opportunities to improve profitability, optimize spending, and enhance financial visibility through data-driven insights and modeling.

This position is ideal for a current MBA student looking to gain hands-on consulting or corporate finance experience while contributing to a high-impact business initiative.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis related to financial performance, budgeting, and business strategy
Analyze financial data, trends, and KPIs to identify risks, opportunities, and operational insights
Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities across business functions
Build financial models to evaluate revenue growth, profitability, cost optimization, and investment opportunities
Gather and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to support strategic recommendations
Develop executive-level presentations, reports, and financial summaries for leadership stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams including finance, analytics, operations, and merchandising to validate findings and recommendations
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies
Assist with scenario planning, variance analysis, and business case development
Support project planning, milestone tracking, and deliverable execution
Present project findings and recommendations to leadership at the conclusion of the engagement

Qualifications

Currently pursuing an MBA or other postgraduate business degree preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with financial analysis, corporate finance, business strategy, or consulting projects
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities within a short-term project environment

Preferred

Prior experience in consulting, corporate finance, FP&A, investment analysis, or business analytics
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, or profitability analysis
Experience with dashboards, reporting tools, or data visualization platforms
Experience working on academic consulting projects, internships, or strategic initiatives

Deliverables

Deliver a comprehensive analysis of financial performance, business trends, and operational opportunities
Develop financial models and reporting enhancements to support strategic decision-making
Provide recommendations focused on profitability improvement, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
Present findings, insights, and strategic recommendations to leadership

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