Finance Operations Associate, Digital

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting through financial analysis, modeling, and the maintenance and enhancement of planning tools.

• Track expense categories and internal budgets in relation to approved spending plans and financial objectives.

• Facilitate month-end closing activities by providing timely financial data and actionable insights.

• Manage the financial management routine for Digital Operations, including reporting, presentations, analyses, and insights for Digital and Enterprise leadership.

• Support and evaluate financial integrity initiatives, such as EAC/ETC reviews, reserves and accruals, revenue, contract compliance, and associated controls.

• Aid in sales analytics through standardized reporting, predictive analysis, sales credit reporting, and commission tracking.

• Examine financial and operational reports with leadership and Operations Business Partners; formulate recommendations and drive follow-up actions.

• Ensure data quality, stewardship, governance, and reporting consistency for Digital Operations.

• Identify and promote opportunities for automation, AI, and process enhancements.

• Establish trusted relationships throughout the organization to align priorities, address challenges, and achieve operational and financial results.

• Develop and refine operational procedures, playbooks, job aids, and process documentation.

• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and operational support.

• Act as a subject matter expert for Finance Operations Analysts by offering guidance, best practices, work-product reviews, and development support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• 2-5 years of experience in finance, operations, or a related business field.

• Experience in the consulting or professional services sector is preferred.

• Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and key performance metrics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent client service orientation.

• Capable of effective communication, influencing stakeholders, and driving results across all organizational levels.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong prioritization abilities.

• Proficient in managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

• Quick learner, able to navigate uncertainty, prioritize competing demands, and independently advance priorities with minimal guidance while delivering high-quality results.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

• Experience in creating and maintaining SOPs, process documentation, playbooks, job aids, and knowledge management resources.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.

• Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI, including the development, maintenance, and interpretation of dashboards and reports.

• Experience with Workday, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Salesforce is preferred.

• Knowledge of data governance, data stewardship, and reporting quality practices.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled technologies and productivity tools.

• Preference for working hours in the Central Time Zone or Eastern Time Zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation program

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Wellness programs

• Huron benefit plans