Financial Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office
About the role
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution with over 130 years of financial experience and 22,000 partners. We are seeking a highly skilled financial consultant for our procurement project management office to contribute to our efforts and help maintain momentum and growth.
Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of financial models, forecasts, and cost analyses for procurement programs and initiatives.
- Perform variance analysis and basic scenario analysis to support program and leadership reviews.
- Aid in annual planning and in-year forecasting for capital and operational activities for procurement initiatives.
- Provide financial support across multiple procurement projects under PMO governance.
- Prepare standardized financial reporting, dashboards, and materials for program reviews and leadership updates.
- Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders to support consolidated reporting and executive materials.
- Identify financial risks, issues, and data gaps; escalate concerns with recommended actions.
- Partner with Procurement PMO leads, category managers, and Finance counterparts to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Basic understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, contracts, or savings methodologies.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools or procurement systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, consulting, PMO support, procurement finance, or a related role.
- Experience in financial services or a regulated environment preferred.
- Progress toward CPA, CGMA, CFA, or MBA, preferred.
Skills
- Financial modeling and forecasting.
- Variance analysis and scenario planning.
- Procurement processes and contract management.
- Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
- BI tools or procurement system experience.
Benefits
Northern Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. We also provide a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $74,200 - $126,200 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedule available.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
Skills
- Financial modeling and forecasting.
- Variance analysis and scenario planning.
- Procurement processes and contract management.
- Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
- BI tools or procurement system experience.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits (401k and pension).
- Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability).
- Paid time off.
- Parental and caregiver leave.
- Life & accident insurance.
- Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $74,200 - $126,200 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedule available.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.