Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

This position will support the preparation of the short-term forecasting and long-term planning process, along with analyzing business performance and overall department spending. The Financial Analyst will develop an understanding of the business and create relevant reporting to enable management decision-making, seeking to maximize profitable growth. Additionally, this position will be heavily involved in process improvements related to forecasting, planning, and finance systems and tools. The role requires standing up and driving processes to deliver insights to the business and partnering with leaders to elevate planning, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a foundation for optimizing financial decisions by assisting with the preparation of monthly forecasting, annual planning, and multi-year planning, as well as plan/forecast variance analysis and implementation of actionable analytics.
• Identify, understand, analyze, and provide insight into key performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key contacts throughout the business to understand and identify key expense drivers, issues, and opportunities.
• Communicate complex thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand results, using this information to forecast outlook and identify business risks and opportunities.
• Compile data from multiple sources, develop performance reports, and provide understanding of operational and financial performance to management.
• Make recommendations to management on financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience.
• Coordinate efforts to troubleshoot process and tool issues, determine root cause, and recommend solutions.
• Create monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
• Support and participate in ad-hoc analysis.

Essential Skills:

• At least 2 years of direct finance experience.
• Direct manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with variance analysis, budget analysis, and KPI.
• Proficient in financial analysis and ERP software.
• SAP or Oracle experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, with a preference for Finance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use query tools and databases, with Hyperion Essbase being a plus.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Exhibits a high sense of urgency and is results-oriented.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to create complex financial models.
• Adept at cultivating and maintaining relationships across different functions and at all levels within the organization.
• Experience with Power BI.

Work Environment:

The Financial Analyst will work in a dynamic environment that involves collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role requires proficiency with various financial systems and tools, including SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Office applications. The position demands a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. Business attire is typically expected in the office setting, though flexibility may be available depending on the specific team and role requirements.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albany, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a hybrid position in Albany, OR.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

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.

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.