Finance Operations Partner & Strategy Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Huron is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner Manager who reports to the CVP of Operations for Huron Digital. This strategic role delivers operational and financial support to the practice, requiring strong financial analysis, operational management, and clear communication in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You will provide timely insights on pipeline health, revenue forecasts, and expenses; lead planning, budgeting, and cost discipline; and collaborate with cross-functional

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Time management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Finance/Accounting/Economics)

Tools

Workday

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Huron is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner Manager who reports to the CVP of Operations for Huron Digital. This strategic role delivers operational and financial support to the practice, requiring strong financial analysis, operational management, and clear communication in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

You will provide timely insights on pipeline health, revenue forecasts, and expenses; lead planning, budgeting, and cost discipline; and collaborate with cross-functional