Financial Operations Analyst

Fiscal Year Budget Planning

Support annual budget planning activities, including documentation preparation, financial tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
Assist with gathering vendor quotes and supporting financial forecasts.
Develop and maintain budget planning materials, presentations, and reports.
Monitor planning milestones and ensure budget-related deliverables are completed on schedule.
Organize and maintain budget documentation and supporting records.

Budget Management & Financial Operations

Aid in monthly budget reconciliation and financial tracking activities.
Monitor invoices, purchase requisitions, and payment status.
Support procurement processes and facilitate activities within Coupa.
Maintain accurate records for contracts, expenditures, and budget allocations.
Help identify and resolve budget-related issues in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Procurement & Contract Administration

Track contract renewals, purchase orders, and vendor agreements.
Support procurement requests and coordinate purchasing activities.
Assist with contract financial reviews and supporting documentation.
Monitor procurement workflows to ensure timely processing and completion.

Project & Operational Support

Provide limited project tracking and demand management support.
Coordinate follow-up activities and track action items across stakeholders.
Support project transitions and operational initiatives as needed.
Assist with reporting and administrative activities to ensure smooth team operations.

Administrative & Reporting Support

Maintain reporting documentation and presentation materials.
Assist with ad hoc operational and administrative requests.
Support leadership with scheduling, tracking, and organizational needs during high-demand periods.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3–5 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial operations, procurement, strategy and operations, or a related field.
  Experience supporting budget management, forecasting, procurement, and contract administration.
  Familiarity with tracking financial performance, vendor contracts, invoices, and project-related expenditures.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  Ability to analyze financial data and create professional, executive-level presentations.
  Experience with procurement and purchasing systems, preferably Coupa.
  Strong aptitude for learning new systems and processes.
• Professional Skills: Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
  Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and documentation quality.
  Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables simultaneously.
  Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across functional teams.
  Strong stakeholder management and follow-up capabilities.
  Self-motivated, proactive, and able to identify issues and drive solutions independently.
  Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in a professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, or technology organizations.
• Prior experience working within a professional services, financial services, or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with budget planning cycles and enterprise procurement processes.

Key Details

Location: On-Site 3 days per week in Chicago
Compensation: $55/hr
Duration: 6 months
Industry: Legal Services
Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit here.
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.