Finance Operations Business Partner, Huron Digital

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner Manager in the United States, based in Chicago. You will serve as a strategic partner to senior management, delivering financial insights and overseeing planning, budgeting, and revenue forecasting in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics and 5+ years in management consulting or professional services, with proficiency in Workday, PowerBI, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in management consulting or professional services.
• 5+ years of financial or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Workday, PowerBI, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights related to pipeline health, sales performance, forecasted revenue, and expenses against the business plan.
• Lead core operational processes including planning and budgeting, engagement management, revenue forecasting, working capital oversight, and expense management.
• Influence business leaders through data‑driven recommendations, scenario modeling, and clear articulation of trade‑offs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and other teams to ensure optimal outcomes and compliance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Advanced analytical skills

Time management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Workday

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas everyday 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 Finance Operations Business Partner Manager reports to the CVP of Operations for Huron Digital and serves as a strategic partner to Senior Management. This role delivers effective and efficient operational support to the practice and requires strong financial analysis, operational management, and communication capabilities. The ideal candidate will be highly client service oriented and adept at navigating a fast paced, data driven environment.

Operational & Financial Insight

Provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights related to pipeline health, sales performance, forecasted revenue, and incurred expenses against the business plan. Lead core operational processes including planning and budgeting, engagement management, revenue forecasting, working capital oversight, and expense management. Analyze performance trends and highlight opportunities for operational improvement (e.g., pacing adjustments, prioritization,cost discipline).

Strategic Influence & Decision Support

Influence business leaders through data‑driven recommendations, scenario modeling, and clear articulation of trade‑offs. Deliver concise, decision‑ready insights that enable timely and informed leadership decision‑making. Proactively identify risks, trends, and opportunities and partner with leaders to drive corrective actions using influence and strong analytical perspective rather than direct authority.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong working relationships across Enterprise and Business Unit teams. Collaborate with cross‑functional partners—including Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Recruiting, Compensation, Resource Management, IT, and Legal—to drive optimal outcomes for the practice. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including revenue recognition and timekeeping.

Operational Execution

Provide project management support and ensure effective execution of operational initiatives and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required; Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred. 5+ years of experience in management consulting or professional services. 5+ years of financial or accounting experience. Proficiency with Workday, PowerBI, and Excel.

Key Capabilities & Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage and execute a portfolio of competing tasks and initiatives.
• Strong time‑management skills and attention to detail.
• Solid process‑improvement skills, including measurement and documentation.

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The estimated base salary range for this job is $110,000-$150,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,500-$180,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

Position Level Manager Country United States of America

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

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. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.