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Financial Analyst - Business Unit Support (Technology)

Posted 15 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
68K-112K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
68K-112K Annually
Mid level
Supports Global Technology Services finance through forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, reporting, and analysis. Partners with Technology and Finance leaders to assess performance, spending trends, risks, and opportunities. Develops executive dashboards, presentations, business cases, and investment analyses using Power BI. Maintains and enhances reporting solutions and data models, drives automation, and contributes to process improvement and strategic initiatives.
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About Northern Trust


As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.


Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.


With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.


The Analyst, Global Technology Services (GTS) Finance, serves as a trusted business partner responsible for delivering financial insights, strategic analysis, and reporting that support decision-making across the technology organization. The role will partner closely with Technology and Finance leaders to analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, develop actionable recommendations, and deliver impactful reporting solutions through Power BI and other analytical tools.
 

Major Duties:

  • Partner with Technology and Finance leaders to provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support.
  • Leads and supports Business Unit Financial Reporting & Analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, and Special Projects.
  • Analyze spending trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop actionable insights for management.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and presentations.
  • Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives, including business cases, investment analyses, and productivity opportunities.
  • Support the Global Technology Services Power BI environment, including maintenance of existing dashboards, reporting solutions, and data models, as well as design and develop new Power BI dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics to enhance business insights and decision-making.
  • Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Broad financial and accounting knowledge and business acumen.
  • Requires strong presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and build relationships across a matrix structure and with a diverse management team.

Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)

We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range:

$67,500 - 111,500 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. 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.


Work Authorization


Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).


Working with Us


As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.


Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.


Reasonable Accommodation


Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.


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