Financial Analyst – Enterprise FP&A, Allocation Team

Northern Trust

Financial Analyst engaging in monthly close activities, financial reporting and variance analysis for Northern Trust. Collaborating with teams in Chicago and Manila to meet financial goals.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,500 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in the monthly close activities, financial reporting and variance analysis (focusing on revenues and expense allocations)
Point of contact and subject matter expert for indirect expense and revenue allocations
Handle and review monthly and quarterly allocation configurations updates from different Business units
Perform monthly/quarterly reporting processes which involve forecasting, indirect expense/allocated costs variance analysis and preparation of various reports
Engage in annual planning process including supporting the business unit for the preparation, timeliness and integrity of the annual indirect expenses budget
Provide sound and valuable recommendations to stakeholders that impact key business decisions
Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency of the team
Participate in other special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, costing, and other relevant functional areas
Preferably a candidate with a background in costing and allocations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results
Effective written and verbal communication skills to present relevant information to Senior Management and various stakeholders
Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Co-pilot
Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, HFM, TM1/Cognos and other similar systems used in financial reporting, planning and analysis
Knowledge and experience in SAP is a plus
Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a geographically blended environment (primarily North America and Philippines)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningvariance analysiscostingforecastingbudget preparationprocess improvementsreport preparationindirect expense allocationrevenue allocationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunication skillsstakeholder engagementrecommendation skillsrelationship buildingteam productivityefficiency enhancement