[Hiring] Finance Operations Business Partner @Huron

Role Description

The Finance Operations Business Partner Manager reports to the CVP of Operations for Huron Digital and serves as a strategic partner to Senior Management. This role delivers effective and efficient operational support to the practice and requires strong financial analysis, operational management, and communication capabilities. The ideal candidate will be highly client service oriented and adept at navigating a fast paced, data driven environment.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this job is $110,000-$150,000.
• Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,500-$180,000.
• This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.