About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
The Financial Analyst for the Allocation Team will engage in the monthly close activities, financial reporting and variance analysis (focusing on revenues and expense allocations) and other ad hoc tasks including but not limited to costing studies, refresh of allocation methodologies as well and both product and client profitability items. The financial analyst will work closely and frequently with partners based both in Manila and Chicago to ensure the financial goals of the business unit and of Northern Trust are met.
Major Duties
- Point of contact and subject matter expert for indirect expense and revenue allocations. The analyst will handle and review monthly and quarterly allocation configurations updates from different Business units.
- Perform monthly/quarterly reporting processes which involve forecasting, indirect expense/allocated costs variance analysis and preparation of various reports.
- Engage in annual planning process which includes, supporting the business unit for the preparation, timeliness and integrity of the annual indirect expenses budget (from plan cost allocation set-up to periodic cost allocation runs and reporting) and proactively providing sound and valuable recommendations to stakeholders that would impact key business decisions.
- Work closely with the team in identifying process improvements to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the team.
- Participate in other special projects.
Knowledge/Skills
- Preferably a candidate with a background in costing and allocations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to present relevant information to the Senior Management and various stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Co-pilot to efficiently perform analyses and communicate financial information to various stakeholders.
- Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, HFM, TM1/Cognos and other similar systems used in financial reporting, planning and analysis. Knowledge and experience in SAP is a plus.
- Flexible and a team player who is conscious of deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a geographically blended environment (primarily North America and Philippines).
Experience Required
3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, costing, and other relevant functional areas which may cover accounting and management reporting. Industry knowledge is beneficial.
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.
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)
Salary Range:
$67,500 - 111,500 USDSalary 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.
Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].
We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, costing, accounting, or management reporting
- Background in costing and allocations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting to senior management and stakeholders
- Proficiency with Office 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Co-pilot
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, HFM, TM1/Cognos or similar financial reporting and planning systems
- Experience with SAP
- Ability to work effectively in a geographically blended environment (North America and Philippines)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship
- Flexible team player conscious of deadlines
Northern Trust Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northern Trust and has not been reviewed or approved by Northern Trust.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as a standout, with a 401(k) plus an additional employer-funded pension described as a differentiator. This combination is repeatedly framed as a meaningful offset within total rewards, especially for long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are depicted as generous, spanning paid time off, holidays, and dedicated paid volunteer time. The breadth of leave options is highlighted as a consistent strength that supports work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized as comprehensive, typically including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support through an assistance program. The offering is portrayed as robust and family-supportive, with multiple plan options in some descriptions.
Northern Trust Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity. A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across six core business units: Wealth Management Asset Management Asset Servicing Technology Corporate Functions Enterprise Operations Join a Team That’s Achieving Greater At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you. Delivering value and adhering to our enduring principles What are enduring principles? Since our founding, they have guided our strategy and success. Thanks to the dedication of our partners, Northern Trust continues to thrive by adhering to three enduring principles: service, expertise and integrity . What does this mean? Service Northern Trust has a relentless drive to provide exceptional service to our clients, our partners and our communities. We set new standards and go above and beyond in our commitment to delivering greater results. Expertise Expertise is at the core of who we are. We focus sharply on what we do well. From expanding our capabilities, to hiring talented professionals to developing innovative solutions, our expertise is why we continue to be a trusted advisor for generations of families and institutions. Integrity Operating with uncompromising ethics is central to Northern Trust’s heritage. As a result, our clients, partners and communities know they can rely on us. For more than 130 years, our integrity has been our guide – and that will never change.
Why Work With Us
At Northern Trust, we go further because we go together. We embrace flexibility, encourage balance, and prioritize inclusion at all levels, working together to keep you connected. We are committed to our employees—all 24,000 of them. Whether this is a first step or a bold new leap in your career, we’re here to help you move forward.
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