Senior Financial Analyst – Enterprise Financial Planning

Northern Trust

Senior Financial Analyst supporting enterprise financial planning processes at Northern Trust. Collaborating with stakeholders to drive financial planning and scenario management initiatives within a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,100 - $141,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support enterprise profit plan, strategic financial plan (SFP), forecast, and scenario development processes
Assist with ownership and governance of enterprise assumptions, sensitivities, and scenario drivers
Coordinate planning inputs and timelines related to CCAR and regulatory forecasting activities
Support documentation, controls, and governance associated with CCAR planning processes
Serve as a key lead for enterprise planning models in Anaplan
Support model enhancements, testing, data validation, and coordination with Finance IT and Data Center teams
Partner closely with Executive Management Reporting, Strategic Planning, and Data Center teams to ensure alignment across planning and reporting cycles
Support ad hoc analysis and executive requests related to enterprise financial performance and outlook
Proactively identify risks, gaps, or improvement opportunities within planning processes and escalate as appropriate
Support development and maintenance of process documentation, calendars, and control artifacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
7+ years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, strategic planning, or a related finance role
Experience supporting enterprise planning, forecasting, or regulatory processes strongly preferred
Familiarity with planning systems (Anaplan experience preferred)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently with limited oversight
Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or similar analytics experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial PlanningForecastingData ValidationScenario DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsIndependent OperationPrioritization