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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

• 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