Now Hiring: Financial Analyst – ERP Program Budget & Value Management

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is undertaking a multi-year ERP modernization effort, transitioning from legacy Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft HCM, and Kronos WFM to the Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP platform. As part of this enterprise transformation, we are seeking a Financial Analyst to oversee budget preparation, financial tracking, and value management for the Program BRIDGE Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and oversight of CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals
• Monitor program spending and provide monthly budget vs. actual variance reports
• Track ERP program benefits and key performance indicators; develop cost estimates, business cases, and value engineering frameworks
• Ensure all financial activities comply with CPS policies, fiscal regulations, and audit standards
• Process vendor payments based on milestone completion and contractual obligations
• Assist senior leadership in establishing annual budgets and presenting them for Board approval
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses to assess value realization across the program lifecycle
• Support internal teams in budget reporting, tracking, and financial procedures
• Evaluate change requests for financial impact and contribute to revised budget proposals
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial transparency and program delivery success
• Prepare for and support annual audit processes in coordination with the Finance team

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, ideally within a public sector or nonprofit environment
• Background in budgeting, financial reporting, and value management for complex, long-term ERP or technology programs
• Proficiency with GAAP accounting, financial forecasting, and cost tracking
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Oracle Cloud ERP or other financial systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Experience in K-12 or education-related finance is highly desirable

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA preferred)
• Relevant experience in grant reporting and public-sector financial compliance preferred