Financial Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, has been operating since 1889.

Position Summary

The Financial Consultant is a core contributor within the Global Procurement Project Management Office (PMO), providing financial analysis and reporting, support across procurement initiatives and programs. The role partners with Procurement, Productivity, Finance, Enterprise Chief Operating Officer team and program teams to support financial planning, forecasting, productivity initiatives, capacity and spend analysis and transformation efforts.

Major Duties

• 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.
• Assist with 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.
• Support stage‑gate reviews, funding approvals, and post‑implementation financial assessments.
• 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.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders to support consolidated reporting and executive materials.

Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Experience

• 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.

Salary Range

$74,200 - 126,200 USD

Benefits

Northern Trust provides 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. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Reasonable Accommodation

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