Finance Operations Business Partner, Huron Digital

Overview

This role serves as a strategic partner to senior management and delivers effective, efficient operational support to the practice. The position requires strong financial analysis, operational management, and communication skills, along with a client-service orientation and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Insight

• 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).

Strategic Influence & Decision Support

• 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.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Operational Execution

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

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid process-improvement skills, including measurement and documentation.

Key Capabilities & Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to distill complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage and execute a portfolio of competing tasks and initiatives.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary range: $110,000-$150,000.
• Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, total estimated compensation range: $126,500-$180,000.
• Eligible to participate in annual incentive compensation program.
• Eligible to participate in benefit plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Location

• United States of America

Position Level

• Manager

Work Arrangement

• Remote (as indicated in the posting)