Heidrick & Struggles · 7 hours ago
Financial Operations Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expHeidrick & Struggles is a global executive search and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to support their Executive Search Global Operations finance team. The role involves financial reporting, analysis, and collaboration with leadership to enhance operational finance processes.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Support financial reporting for the Executive Search business across all legal entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial results
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods
Support month-end close activities for Executive Search Americas region and contribute to global consolidation and reporting processes
Provide timely and actionable financial analysis to regional leadership to support business and operational decision-making
Partner with business leaders to support operational finance needs, including expense reporting, contract review, and analysis of revenue and cost drivers
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability across finance and operational processes
Prepare and maintain standard management reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for regional and global stakeholders
Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes for the Americas region and contribute to global planning initiatives
Collaborate closely with the Americas Director and Global Finance Director to support strategic initiatives and cross-regional projects
Assist in Annual Budget process – preparation, review, and presentation of outputs
Develop expertise in the Anaplan budgeting system
Serve as a finance liaison to operational teams, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
Minimum two-three years' experience in a large, multinational corporation/consulting firm
Must have advanced Excel and analytical skills, including Pivot tables and vlookup
Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize multiple competing responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency in standardizing, automating and evolving firm-wide Financial Reporting
Demonstrate self-motivation, independent thinking, and creative problem-solving while collaborating effectively as a team player
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong desire to understand business operations and enhance financial reporting processes
Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive to results and meet strict deadlines
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision
Preferred
Experience working with large data sets (with knowledge of PowerQuery)
Experience with PeopleSoft general ledger, Hyperion Enterprise, Workday, and Anaplan planning tool is desirable
Company
Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles is the premier provider of executive search, corporate culture and leadership consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Pease
Engagement Manager, CEO & Board Practice
Alexia Watkins
CEO & Board Practice Management Analyst
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