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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.

We are searching for a highly skilled financial consultant for our procurement project management office to contribute to the effort and help us maintain momentum and growth trajectory.

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 inyear 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 stagegate reviews, funding approvals, and postimplementation 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 :

• 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:

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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.