Financial Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial services or a regulated environment preferred.
• Progress toward CPA, CGMA, CFA, or MBA, preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• other voluntary and well-being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level