Job Title: MBA Consultant, Finance
Location: Jericho, NY (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