Financial Consultant, Global Procurement Project Management Office

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award‑winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

We are searching for a highly skilled financial consultant for our procurement project management office to contribute to the effort and help us maintain momentum and growth trajectory.

• Support development and maintenance of financial models, forecasts, and cost analyses for procurement programs and initiatives.
• Perform variance analysis and basic scenario analysis to support program and leadership reviews.
• Assist with annual planning and in‑year forecasting for capital and operational activities for procurement initiatives.
• Provide financial support across multiple procurement projects under PMO governance.
• Prepare standardized financial reporting, dashboards, and materials for program reviews and leadership updates.
• Support stage‑gate reviews, funding approvals, and post‑implementation financial assessments.
• Identify financial risks, issues, and data gaps; elevate concerns with recommended actions.
• Partner with Procurement PMO leads, category managers, and Finance counterparts to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders to support consolidated reporting and executive materials.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, sourcing, contracts, or savings methodologies.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools or procurement systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, consulting, PMO support, procurement finance, or a related role.
• Experience in financial services or a regulated environment preferred.
• Progress toward CPA, CGMA, CFA, or MBA preferred.

$74,200 – 126,200 USD. Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401(k) and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well‑being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

Northern Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.