The Opportunity
Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities•Play a key role in the actively managing and influencing the operational and financial health of EDR (Education & Research) with specific focus on their respective business unit(s)
•Report to Operations Director and serve as primary contact for select EDR business unit leader(s) for operational and general business unit support needs
•Coordinate with and manage relationships with Enterprise functions to achieve business unit, EDR, and Enterprise objectives, including HR Business Partners, Resource Management, Recruiting, Accounting, FP&A, and Analytics teams
•Review reports and analyses with the Operations Director and Capability leadership. Develop recommendations and follow through on action plans based upon discussions
Prepare presentation materials and analysis for leadership and management meetings
Track, review and advise on the financial status of key engagements, highlighting areas of risk or opportunity
•Perform various ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
•Monitor and action various expense categories and internal budgets to ensure adherence to planned annual spend
•Assist with the month end close process provide accurate and timely information to support decision making and provide actionable insights for business unit(s)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skill, And Abilities:
- 2-5 years of finance and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or some related field) required
• Experience in the consulting or professional services industry is preferred
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt existing systems to fast-changing requirements
• Strong financial management skills; knowledge of financial analysis and standard financial metrics
• Exceptional client service skills and ability to proactively work with leadership to address challenges
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate, influence and drive outcomes with individuals at all levels in the Company
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Desire to improve and find efficiencies in existing processes
• The ability to learn quickly, work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in other Microsoft products (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint). Other analytics tools including Power BI, Workday (and Workday Adaptive) and CRM systems (Salesforce) is a plus
The estimated base salary range for this job is $65,000 - $90,000. 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 $74,750 - $103,500. 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.
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