Financial Analyst Needed!Job DescriptionAs a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for ongoing review and reporting of sales and margins of the programs. You will provide support to the management team in building forecasts and annual budgets, and support the preparation and financial obligations of the strategic 5-year plan. Additionally, you will handle all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, support headcount forecasting and reporting, and lead all month-end GM analytics and costing processes.Responsibilities
Conduct variance analysis based on actuals, spend plans, and trends, and partner with the leadership team to identify issues and opportunities.
Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly reports for the management team.
Prepare monthly cost reports in accordance with contract requirements on specific contracts.
Assist with month-end close duties.
Essential Skills
3+ years of financial analytics experience in a manufacturing-based business.
Experience with month-end analytics.
Experience preparing monthly reporting.
Variance analysis experience based on actuals, spend plans, and trends.
ERP experience (any).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment and lead teams to results.
Proactive, creative, and innovative thinker with critical and strategic thinking skills.
Advanced computer skills on MS Office and databases.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven ability to communicate both written and verbally.
Experience with project accounting.
Experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector preferred.
Costing experience is highly valued.
Work EnvironmentThis role is fully in-office. The team works a 9/80 schedule, which includes 9-hour days from Monday to Thursday (starting between 7:30-8:30am), every other Friday off, and an 8-hour day on the Friday that is worked. The office is closed for the holiday from December 23rd to 27th.Please apply if interested!About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
