Finance Manager, Construction & Infrastructure

The Finance Manager is a high-impact individual contributor within Aon's Construction & Infrastructure Finance function, working at the intersection of financial reporting, strategic planning, and business partnership. This role sits at the center of how our finance team influences business decisions - turning complex data into clear narratives that drive action. Reporting directly to senior Finance leadership, this person will be a trusted thought partner to regional business leaders and a key driver of forecast accuracy, performance analysis, and continuous improvement across our reporting infrastructure.

This role is based in Chicago with flexibility to work remotely.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee the monthly close process - managing billings, journal entries, and expense variance analysis at the regional and office level.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date revenue and expense forecasts at the office level across all financial systems.
• Develop and deliver actionable performance narratives in coordination with US Regional Finance teams to ensure forecast alignment and clear communication of results.

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Partner closely with regional leaders to articulate key finance KPIs, identify performance gaps, and align initiatives with overall C&I priorities.
• Challenge and support regional leaders in addressing budget shortfalls - analyzing revenue performance by product, industry, and market segment, identifying commission lift opportunities, and clearly articulating fee income across solutions.
• Develop deep fluency in Aon's key products, deal lifecycles, and market dynamics to pressure-test forecast assumptions and empower business leaders to act on opportunities and address risks.

Process Improvement & Execution

• Proactively identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing reporting processes - then own the design and implementation of improvements.
• Execute time-sensitive, cross-functional requests with accuracy and a strong sense of ownership.
• Drive transformation initiatives with rigor and follow-through, from planning through execution.

How this opportunity is different

This role is ideal for a finance professional who is equally comfortable in the weeds of a monthly close and in the boardroom presenting to senior leadership. You are intellectually curious, relationship-driven, and energized by the challenge of turning ambiguous data into clear direction. You don't wait to be told what needs fixing - you find it, build the solution, and bring others along with you. Success looks like:

• Positive, measurable impact on C&I group growth and profitability.
• Senior leadership receives reporting that is clear, actionable, and decision-ready.
• Transformation initiatives are executed on time and with lasting impact.
• Regional leaders view you as a trusted finance partner - not just a reporter of numbers.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 6+ years in financial strategy, FP&A, business unit finance, or a related function.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives - identifying opportunities, building relationships, and delivering change through focused execution.
• Experience in corporate planning, business unit finance, strategy, and operations strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for senior and executive audiences.
• Experience creating Board of Directors and executive-level materials.
• Excellent project management skills - able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Collaborative by nature with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter who anticipates needs, stays ahead of issues, and takes full ownership of their work.
• Inquisitive mindset - stays current on industry trends and continuously looks for better ways to work.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $100,000 - $125,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of New York, New York. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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