Operations Associate, Huron Digital, Remote

Huron • Chicago, IL

1d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. The Operations Associate will play a key role in actively managing and influencing the operational and financial health of the Digital Capability in support of Operations Leader and Operations Business Partners.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of finance and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or some related field) required
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt existing systems to fast-changing requirements
• Strong financial management skills; knowledge of financial analysis and standard financial metrics
• Exceptional client service skills and ability to proactively work with leadership to address challenges
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate, influence and drive outcomes with individuals at all levels in the Company
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Desire to improve and find efficiencies in existing processes
• The ability to learn quickly, work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the consulting or professional services industry is preferred
• Other analytics tools including Power BI, Workday (and Workday Adaptive) and CRM systems (Salesforce) is a plus
• Central Time Zone & Eastern Time Zone working hours preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly financial forecast process through analysis and modeling including maintenance of existing tools and developing improved approaches
• Own Digital Operations financial cadence, creating and managing content/analysis for Digital Capability and Enterprise leadership teams
• Support sales analytics including standard reporting, predictive modeling, sales credit reporting and commission tracking.
• Coordinate with and manage relationships with Enterprise functions to achieve business unit, Digital, and Enterprise objectives, including HR Business Partners, Resource Management, Recruiting, Accounting, FP&A, and Analytics teams
• Review reports and analyses with Digital operations leadership and operations business partners. Develop recommendations and follow through on action plans based upon discussions
• Monitor and action various expense categories and internal budgets to ensure adherence to planned annual spend
• Support month end close process by providing accurate and timely information to support decision making and provide actionable insights for Operations Business Partners
• Perform various ad hoc financial analysis and reporting or business support, as needed

Benefits

• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level