Senior Financial Analyst – Business Unit Financial Analysis, Asset Management

Northern Trust

Senior Analyst supporting NTAM Finance’s BU financial reporting focusing on financial performance and process improvements. Collaborating with finance teams to lead cross-functional financial analysis projects.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,100 - $141,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), management reporting, and strategic planning, with a strong ability to interpret data and derive insights. Proficient in utilizing financial systems and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting and support decision-making processes.

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Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Management ReportingStrategic PlanningData InterpretationBusiness Intelligence Tools

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Hard Skills

Financial And Accounting KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Oral And Written CommunicationSelf-MotivatedIntellectually CuriousRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Office 365 ApplicationsExcelPowerPointTeamsPeopleSoftHFMTM1/CognosTableauPower BI

Industry Keywords

Financial Performance ReportingMonth-End Accounting CloseForecastingPlanning CyclesManagement Presentations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CognosTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strong relationships and closely coordinate with business unit on financial performance reporting
Participate in the month-end accounting close and reporting processes, preparing analyses of results relative to prior year, prior month, and/or Plan
Research variances to understand drivers of results and respond to ad-hoc requests from the business unit for analysis and reporting
Participate in forecasting and planning cycles, including strategic and annual plan
Manages projects, including planning, organizing, and directing activities towards project goal completion, including ongoing enhancements to management reporting and related system implementations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, strategic planning, or a related finance role
Financial and accounting knowledge with business acumen
Industry knowledge is beneficial
Competency in interpreting data and deriving meaningful insights & trends
Results and detail oriented with ability to prioritize effectively and multi-task
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience developing management/board presentations
Self-motivated and intellectually curious with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams
Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Co-pilot
Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, HFM, TM1/Cognos, or other similar systems used for financial accounting/reporting
Experience with business intelligence analytical tools required to interpret data, perform analyses, and communicate financial information to various constituents
Experience with Tableau and/or Power BI tools strongly preferred

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 that may include an equity component