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Financial Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office page is loaded## Financial Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Officelocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R153919**About Northern Trust:**Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 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 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 :* 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*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.***Working with Us:**As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater **Reasonable accommodation**Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. #J-18808-Ljbffr