Senior Consultant, Financial Services, Strategy, Technology & Transformation

MorganFranklin Consulting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,513 - 162,750; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in Chicago is seeking a professional to join their Financial Services team. The role requires delivering high-quality solutions to clients in brokerage, insurance, and financial services. Candidates must have a BA/BS in a related field and 3+ years of experience in finance or operations. Responsibilities include supporting large-scale transformation projects and collaborating with clients on financial process improvements. The position offers a base salary range of $88,513 to $162,750, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Operations, or Accounting, including client-facing work.
• Knowledge of brokerage, insurance, and financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major transformations.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Financial Services vertical to deliver solutions.
• Support large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior team members on strategic projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Finance Transformation knowledge

Business Transformation knowledge

Education

BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Master of Business Administration (preferred)

Job description

Transform Your Career

We deliver unparalleled opportunities for growth and career advancement. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture supports your journey every step of the way. Embrace new challenges and deliver real value to some of the world's most influential brokerage, insurance, and financial services organizations, as well as Fortune 100 brands, growth companies transforming their industries, and mid‑market firms navigating defining moments of their lifecycle. Work side by side with business leaders to solve complex client challenges and make a true impact. Love what you do as part of a diverse organization committed to collaboration and continuous learning.

The Team - Strategy & Transformation

Join a team of talented professionals with deep business and finance transformation experience to guide clients through major transactions (M&A, carve‑outs, IPOs), new system implementations, and organizational challenges. We help organizations develop business strategy and execute on transformation initiatives in the areas of operational accounting, financial process improvement, financial technology enablement, FP&A, and transactions.

Your Impact

• Work within our Financial Services vertical, focusing on brokerage, insurance, and financial services clients.
• Deliver high‑quality solutions that help clients achieve measurable results across major transformations.
• Support large‑scale programs and multi‑workstream initiatives, ensuring alignment and timely execution.
• Contribute to current state assessments and help build actionable improvement roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior team members to execute strategic initiatives and transformation projects.
• Assist clients involved in major transactions (M&A, carve‑outs, IPO), financial process improvement, system implementation, operational accounting challenges, and financial technology enablement.
• Participate in client workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and presentations.
• Apply industry knowledge to solve complex challenges and deliver tangible outcomes.

Your Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Operations, or Accounting, including client‑facing work in professional services or highly relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of brokerage, insurance, and financial services industry
• Demonstrated experience supporting major transformations
• Familiarity with:
  • PMO support and program coordination
  • Finance Transformation (Close and Consolidation, FP&A, Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Treasury Management)
  • Business Transformation (process optimization, automation, benchmarking)
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to travel at least 25%
• Must be local to Chicago and open to being onsite with clients regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
• Exposure to acquisition integration projects

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors. As required by local law, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between the range below. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance.

Base Compensation Range: $88,513 — $162,750 USD