Centralized Financial Management Analyst

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

Join our team and create your future.

Our Operations team supports the strategic and tactical needs of Huron’s solutions to ensure profitable growth and operational effectiveness. We assist multiple practices in maintaining high performance by managing key business activities efficiently. Collaboration and clear communication across teams in the US and India are essential to our success.
The Centralized Project Specialist – Analyst will be responsible for a wide range of activities that support business operations, including project management, time and absence administration, billing, and reporting. Additionally, this role will manage and execute the software contract renewal process, ensuring timely renewals, compliance with legal and organizational standards, and alignment with business objectives.
This position reports to the Manager of Finance Operations and works closely with Project and Contract Set-up Teams, Practice Operations Partners, and other stakeholders.

The Analyst will:

• Support project operations through proactive management of project records, time tracking, and billing activities.
• Manage software contract renewals by reviewing existing contracts, negotiating renewal terms, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records to ensure smooth and efficient renewals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Operations Support

• Proactively interact with practice teams to ensure timely project cost and revenue recognition.
• Manage new and existing project records, including:
  • Time entry analysis and system updates
  • Follow-up on missing time entries and projects due for closure
  • Opportunity record updates
  • Project closure activities
  • Missing bill rates and pending approvals
• Update resource positions and correct project start/end dates as requested.
• Communicate with consultants and Project Managers via email and meetings.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and prepare reports on forecast and Utilization for our engagement teams and business leaders.

Project Closure

• Notify Project Managers of upcoming end dates and required actions.
• Verify all criteria (e.g., pending transactions, invoices, deferred revenue) before marking projects complete.
• Update project end dates and coordinate with the Contract Setup team.

Role Assignment & Activation

• Follow up on missing roles (PM, MD) and update as requested.
• Send activation emails to PMs with project details (start/end dates, contract value, arrangement type).

Billing & Financial Operations

• Follow up on missing bill rates and update as needed.
• Read and interpret contracts/SOWs for bill and cost rates.

Contract Renewal Management

Contract Review and Analysis

• Review existing software contracts to understand terms, conditions, obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Identify renewal clauses, deadlines, and potential risks.
• Analyze contract execution and address issues impacting renewals.

Negotiation and Renewal Preparation

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to negotiate renewal terms.
• Draft or revise agreements ensuring clarity and legal compliance.
• Evaluate risks associated with renewals and recommend mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and other departments to align on contract terms.
• Communicate with clients regarding renewals, addressing questions and concerns.
• Follow up with customers and partners to ensure timely execution of renewals.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of contracts and renewal documentation.
• Monitor deadlines to ensure timely renewals.
• Update contract management systems with the latest renewal information.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure renewed contracts adhere to legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Conduct periodic audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

Reporting and Analysis

• Generate reports on contract renewal status, performance metrics, and issues encountered.
• Identify trends in renewals to inform future strategies and process improvements.

System Knowledge

• Familiarity with ServiceNow for task management and communication.
• Experience with Salesforce and Workday is a plus.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA (Finance) preferred.
• Experience:
  • 0.6 – 1.5 years in operations, PMO, FP&A, or financial transaction functions.
  • Proven experience in contract management or renewal processes, preferably in software or IT services.
• Strong understanding of legal and compliance requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools; Power BI and knowledge of analytics or database tools is a plus.

Position Level

Analyst

Country

India