Sr Financial Analyst - Technology Strategy at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results and projections across all financial statements
Effective written and verbal communication skills to present relevant information to senior management and business unit officers
Strong personal computer skills and proficiency in analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) to perform analyses and communicate financial information
Strong accounting (GAAP), reporting, and financial analysis knowledge, usually acquired through an advanced degree program or related work experience
7 to 10 years of related experience with emphasis on project analysis, management reporting, planning, and analysis

Responsibilities

Drive the delivery of information for decision making and various analyses for Northern Trust's Technology Organization, focused on strategy, labor, hardware, software, etc
Coordinate efforts among Technology, Finance, and Procurement to drive analyses into actionable efforts
Prepare and present planning and analysis to Technology Leadership, engineers, project managers, finance managers, and procurement specialists using PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, or other analytical tools
Drive analysis and presentation material for IT Capital Expenditures in the Technology Portfolio, including strategic prioritization, developing budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis
Create leadership-level analyses on Technology usage and demand, financial impacts, contractual analysis, and potential considerations
Build financial business cases for technology decisions (e.g., switching vendors, adding new products or capabilities)
Leverage data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Excel) to provide data-driven suggestions that drive strategic discussions and planning with senior leadership
Work with finance and procurement to analyze and report on efforts for productivity and automation
Conduct and lead special projects and ad hoc requests to support the Technology function

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ExcelPowerPointPower BISQLFinancial ModelingVariance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingData Analytics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position follows a balanced hybrid working model.

What skills are required for this Sr Financial Analyst position?

Required skills include analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective written and verbal communication, strong PC skills with Power BI, SQL, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and strong accounting (GAAP), reporting, and financial analysis.

What experience is needed for this role?

Candidates need 7 to 10 years of related experience with emphasis on project analysis and management reporting, planning, and analysis.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Sr Financial Analyst role?

A strong candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in project analysis, management reporting, planning, and analysis, along with advanced knowledge in GAAP accounting, financial analysis, and proficiency in tools like Power BI, SQL, and Excel.