Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Finance ConsultantJob Description

Support enterprise-wide budgeting activities, including revenue planning, gross margin expectations, and operating expense targets. Coordinate recurring forecast cycles and assist leadership with updates to financial outlooks throughout the fiscal year. Analyze actual results against budget and forecast expectations, identifying key drivers impacting profitability and business performance. Develop financial models and reporting tools to improve visibility into revenue, margins, and expense trends. Monitor gross margin performance across customer, product, and supplier segments, highlighting risks and opportunities for improvement. Partner with operational and commercial teams to understand cost drivers, pricing dynamics, and profitability trends. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial analyses for management, providing actionable recommendations to support decision-making. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of budgeting, forecasting, and margin reporting processes through ongoing review and validation. Document planning methodologies, reporting procedures, and financial analysis processes to support consistency and scalability. Create and distribute ad hoc analyses related to profitability, pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support enterprise-wide budgeting activities, including planning for revenue and operating expenses.
• Assist with recurring forecast cycles and update financial outlooks throughout the year.
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast expectations to identify profitability drivers.
• Develop financial models and reporting tools for better revenue and margin visibility.
• Monitor and report on gross margin performance across various segments.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to understand cost drivers and pricing dynamics.
• Prepare financial analyses for management and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting processes.
• Document planning methodologies and financial analysis procedures.
• Create ad hoc analyses related to profitability and operational performance.

Essential Skills

• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Margin analysis
• Financial reporting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years experience in FP&A or finance
• 2+ years supporting yearly budget processes, specifically in sales and margin analysis
• 1+ year experience with Power BI
• Experience in industries such as distribution, retail, or manufacturing preferred

Work Environment

The candidate will work on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Wednesday is a mandatory in-office day, and the candidate can choose the other two remote days. The office is very nice, clean, and offers great workspaces. Flexible hours from start to finish are available to accommodate varying schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chanhassen, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Chanhassen,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.