Workday Financials Consultant

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Annual incentive compensation program

Job summary

Huron is seeking an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves managing project delivery, collaborating with clients, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with 1-2 years in consulting or finance.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $130,000, with total compensation including incentives up to $149,500. The role supports travel for project assignments and offers comprehensive benefit plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in consulting or finance.
• Experience implementing Workday with a focus on Record to Report is a PLUS.
• Willingness to travel as needed for project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project work stream delivery and work plan management.
• Collaborate with client staff and manage junior staff.
• Gain hands-on consulting experience and participate in training and development.

Skills

Consulting

Finance

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate work experience

MBA or other relevant advanced degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

An indispensable role… Our clients approach us with a unique set of complex challenges to forge strategy and operations with technology. So, we are constantly on the look‑out for outstanding consultants with varying types of expertise and knowledge who are passionate about uncovering, untangling, and tackling the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates utilize Huron tools, methodologies and best practices in the selection, planning and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions.

Skilled relationship builders, our Associates are responsible for project work stream delivery, work plan management, analytics, reporting and client interface/presentations. They collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Our Associates gain valuable, hands‑on consulting experience and world‑class training and development that translates to career growth. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or commensurate work experience

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1- 2 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, higher education, and/or accounting
• Previous experience implementing Workday with a focus on Record to Report (R2R) Workday Certification is a PLUS.
• Willingness to travel as needed for project assignments

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Functional expertise in regulations and processes; understanding of higher‑ed financials requirements across various types of institutions
• Demonstrated knowledge in academic structure, organizational assessment, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional advanced Excel skills (including modeling and macros)
• An MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Expertise in the Financials function, processes and best practices
• Experience as a functional application specialist
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written – and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration
• The ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior‑level university executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism
• The ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project‑management and technical dimensions
• Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration
• Strong analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams
• A desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies

The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $130,000. 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 $106,400 - $149,500. 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

Associate

Country

United States of America