Job Description

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. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world\xe2\x80\x99s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world\xe2\x80\x99s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
We are searching for a Manager, Financial Analysis.
The Manager, Financial Analysis is responsible for managing a Corporate Management Reporting, Planning and Analysis team. This role is also accountable for the performance management process and staffing for the unit, as well as participating in developing the annual profit plan, monthly forecast and reporting and analyzing the monthly results.
The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leads and manages the corporate financial analysis unit, which includes a small team.
• Conducts the performance management process, identifies training and development needs, and establishes performance standards for the unit. The position is responsible for managing the annual profit plan, monthly forecasting process and monthly analysis and reporting of actuals results.
• Determines staffing needs, makes hiring and firing decisions, handles salary administration, and ensures resources are available to accomplish priorities.
• Participates in developing the strategic plan and sets goals and priorities based on the direction set for the unit. Follows through to ensure objectives are met.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment which encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.
• Analyzes the financial impact of specific financial strategies and presents results to senior management.
• Provides oral and written communication of corporate strategy including financial performance.
• Communicates regularly to senior management, business unit financial officers, and regulators on the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s financial position and performance.

Qualifications \xe2\x80\x93 External
The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• 10+ years proven and related work experience in a similar field
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, MBA preferred
• Financial Services experience is a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of advanced accounting and finance usually obtained through an advance degree or related work experience is required to direct the corporate financial analysis function.
• Knowledge of personal computer skills are necessary to analyze and prepare financial spread sheets.
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the unit goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of the staff.

Working with Us: 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! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We\xe2\x80\x99d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater Reasonable accommodation 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 MyHRHelp@ntrs.com. We hope you\xe2\x80\x99re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. #LI-LK2, #hybrid