Experienced Consultant, Financial Management

Posted:
8/15/2024, 8:17:20 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Pay:
$57/hr or $118,560 total comp

Are you ready to make an impact?

West Monroe is currently seeking an Experienced Consultant to join Financial Management team within our Operations Excellence practice. This person will bring business and technology experience, helping clients transform their financial management landscape by streamlining operations through processes and technology improvements.

What you’ll do:

  • Serve on client delivery teams, with increasing consultant responsibility; own deliverable development and support key activities throughout a project (e.g., requirements gathering workshops, design sessions, etc.).
  • Support functional workstream planning and execution by collaborating with team members and learning clients’ business functions.
  • Assist Project Managers with updating project plans and keeping track of the project financials.
  • Demonstrate consistency in gathering data, data analysis, and preparing for and conducting client interviews.
  • Develop client-ready deck storylines and key message/findings, and effectively present findings and insights to client stakeholders.
  • Participate in and support the practice in development and enhancements to Financial Management methodologies, tools, and other collateral.
  • Identify and raise potential farming opportunities to project managers and practice leadership and monitor opportunity status to establish appropriate follow-up timing.
  • Assist with proposal development/BD efforts, developing proposals and statements of work

 What you’ll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (e.g., Finance/Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, Management/Business, Information Technology, MIS, etc.) or equivalent experience required.
  • 1-3 years of “hands-on” experience configuring business applications (ERP preferred).
  • Previous experience consulting from either a large/strategic consultancy or internal business applications/ERP/IT group.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to create impactful and concise executive stakeholder-ready deliverables, and polished client-facing oral communication skills. 
  • Strong data visualization and analysis skills; comfortable using tools like Excel to analyze data and present key insights in a compelling way. 
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 
  • Demonstrated success within one or more of West Monroe’s core industries including Consumer & Industrial Products, Healthcare (payer/provider), Life Sciences, High Tech & Software, Utilities, Insurance, Banking, and/or Private Equity.
  • Ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
  • A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

West Monroe’s Operations Excellence practice is focused on driving value from strategy through execution—not merely pointing to best practices and standards.  We enable clients to realize the enduring benefits of IT, business, process, and organizational optimization by delivering real, sustainable adoption.  Our solutions focus on value creation through the lenses of people, process, and technology across functional transformation and related platforms, productivity, and transformation enablement. Each consultant within our Operations Excellence practice is aligned to one of four focus areas including Financial Management, IT Strategy & Business Process Outsourcing, Productivity, and Supply Chain Management. 

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.
$93,500$105,000 USD
Los Angeles
$97,900$110,000 USD
New York City or San Francisco
$102,400$115,000 USD
A location not listed above
$89,900$100,000 USD

West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and it’s something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working.  

At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients’ most complex challenges. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done. 

Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities. 

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. 

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here.  

West Monroe

Website: https://www.westmonroe.com/

Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2002

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown

Industries: Business Development ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Service Industry