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Financial Analyst - Business Unit Support (Technology)

Northern Trust · Chicago, IL · $67,500–$111,500 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a Power BI report you built that leaders used to make decisions.

What they are checking: Real Power BI experience and a focus on decision support rather than just visuals.

Tell me about a time you found a trend or risk in the numbers that others missed.

What they are checking: Curiosity and the ability to turn analysis into actionable recommendations.

Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you manage them?

What they are checking: Organization and prioritization during monthly close and planning cycles.

What would you do

Technology spending came in over forecast this month. How do you find out why?

What they are checking: A structured variance analysis approach and partnering with budget owners to explain gaps.

A technology leader disagrees with how costs are allocated to their area. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Explaining methodology clearly and staying neutral while resolving disputes.

How would you explain a complex financial result to a technology leader with no finance background?

What they are checking: Clear, plain-language communication of financial information to non-finance partners.

About the work

You'd support Global Technology Services finance. How do technology costs behave differently from other business costs?

What they are checking: Understanding of capital versus expense, depreciation, licenses and vendor contracts in technology budgets.

How do you build a forecast when technology leaders give you vague or optimistic inputs?

What they are checking: Challenging inputs with history and drivers to produce realistic forecasts.

How do you make sure your numbers are accurate before they go to senior leaders?

What they are checking: Habits of reconciliation, review and checking against source systems.

What Excel or data skills do you rely on most, and how have you automated repetitive work?

What they are checking: Practical efficiency in reporting and analysis beyond manual spreadsheet work.

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The full job description

As published by Northern Trust.

About Northern Trust As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The Analyst, Global Technology Services (GTS) Finance, serves as a trusted business partner responsible for delivering financial insights, strategic analysis, and reporting that support decision-making across the technology organization. The role will partner closely with Technology and Finance leaders to analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, develop actionable recommendations, and deliver impactful reporting solutions through Power BI and other analytical tools. Major Duties: • Partner with Technology and Finance leaders to provide financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support. • Leads and supports Business Unit Financial Reporting & Analysis, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Modeling, and Special Projects. • Analyze spending trends, identify risks and opportunities, and develop actionable insights for management. • Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and presentations. • Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives, including business cases, investment analyses, and productivity opportunities. • Support the Global Technology Services Power BI environment, including maintenance of existing dashboards, reporting solutions, and data models, as well as design and develop new Power BI dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics to enhance business insights and decision-making. • Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Knowledge & Skills: • Broad financial and accounting knowledge and business acumen. • Requires strong presentation, and oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work effectively and build relationships across a matrix structure and with a diverse management team. Experience: • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field. • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid) We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home. Salary Range: $67,500 - 111,500 USD Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Working with Us As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. Reasonable Accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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