Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a passion for driving business decisions through actionable financial insights. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, develop and refine financial models, and support strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Within 1 month, you will get introduced to the organization and business partners, develop a deep understanding of the product, business model, and financials, and shadow the Finance & Accounting Team during the monthly close and management reporting on actualization, basic analysis, and data entry.
- Within 3 months, you will refine and optimize existing financial models, perform data clean-up and validation, collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data inputs, assist in monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, equip product managers with insights on business trends, support the development of short and long-term financial plans, and assist in other ad-hoc analysis and presentation requests.
- Within 6 months, you will develop, enhance, and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making. You will assist in department-level budgeting, tracking, and reporting processes, support strategic decision-making through various analytics initiatives, assist in the transition to a new accounting system and chart of accounts, and help drive business decisions by providing actionable financial reporting.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in corporate finance roles within a dynamic operating company
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or an equivalent discipline
- Experience integrating systems, especially with Workday
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills
- Ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
- Self-starter with a strong motivation and passion for the role
- Ability to work hands-on in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, high-growth environment
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant financial planning and budgeting experience within a high-growth company
- Strong understanding of operating expenses (OPEX)
- Advanced financial modeling skills, including organization, dynamic data transformation, data analytics, forecasting methodology, and attention to detail
- Basic understanding of the fintech landscape is a plus
- Experience with Excel (pivots, lookups; macros a plus) and BI tools
- Experience working through an ERP implementation is a huge plus
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates in the PST timezone but open to other locations. The Financial Analyst will work with a team of 9 members, including 2 focused on OPEX. The company operates in the fintech industry and manages a budget of $30 million across 26 departments. The role may involve presenting data to C-suite and stakeholders, depending on the level of experience. The company is currently on NetSuite but will be implementing Workday in January.
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 for other accommodation options.
