The Judge Group
Financial Business Analyst
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
The Judge Group is hiring a Financial Business Analyst on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- The Judge Group
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what The Judge Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
About the Role
We are seeking a Business Consultant to support a large enterprise technology organization by delivering strategic analysis, financial insights, and executive-level reporting. This role partners closely with Technology, Finance, and Procurement teams to drive data-backed decision-making related to technology investments, operational spending, vendor strategy, and resource planning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and report on technology capital and operating expenditures, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and investment prioritization.
- Develop executive-level presentations and insights on technology spend, usage trends, vendor performance, and financial impacts.
- Build business cases to support technology investment decisions, vendor evaluations, and new product adoption.
- Leverage tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Excel to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to track productivity, automation, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Lead special projects and ad hoc analyses that support strategic technology planning.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in business analysis, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), management reporting, or consulting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating financial performance and forecasts.
- Experience creating and presenting insights to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel, Power BI, SQL, PowerPoint, and other reporting/analytics tools.
- Solid understanding of financial analysis, accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting enterprise technology organizations or IT financial management initiatives.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations for executive audiences.
Rate: $40/hr W2