Senior Project Leader – Payer

Huron

Finance operations consultant supporting Huron’s healthcare clients through budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Advising practice leadership on engagement economics, risks, and opportunities.

Posted 8/20/2026part-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with strong capabilities in variance analysis and performance reporting. Proficient in managing financial status and providing actionable insights to leadership while maintaining effective communication across internal teams.

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Financial AnalysisBudget PreparationVariance AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisTrend AnalysisRevenue Backlog ReportingAd Hoc Financial AnalysisEngagement Economics

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizationCommunicationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Financial StatusKey Performance StatisticsExpense MonitoringInternal RelationshipsPractice Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
Consult with Practice leadership on relevant inputs and assumptions
Create financial reporting, including variance and trend analysis, key performance statistics, revenue backlog reporting, and quarterly working capital reviews
Review reports and analyses with the Operations Manager and Practice leadership
Develop recommendations and follow through on action plans
Track, review, and advise on the financial status of key engagements, highlighting risks and opportunities
Lead the monthly revenue forecast process for the entire Practice
Prepare presentation materials and analysis for leadership and management meetings
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
Provide new hires with overviews of Operations and engagement economics
Monitor expense categories for adherence to planned annual spend
Manage multiple internal relationships within Practice and Corporate functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off policy
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Wellness Program with free annual health screenings and coaching
Bank at work
On-site workshops
Ongoing programs recognizing major events in employees' lives