Financial Analyst

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Financial Analyst (FP&A) - Hybrid Job Description This hybrid Financial Analyst (FP&A) role focuses on supporting national account customers and commercial finance by delivering accurate financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You will manage payments, analyze large datasets, and provide actionable insights that guide sales, pricing, and strategic decisions. The position offers a blend of onsite collaboration and remote work, ideal for a detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Process and manage payments to national account customers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies. Extract, compile, and validate financial and operational data from multiple systems to support decision-making. Analyze large datasets to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable insights. Develop and maintain forecasts for contra sales, including trade spend, discounts, and promotional allowances. Partner with the sales team to provide financial guidance, performance tracking, and decision support for commercial initiatives. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Perform ad hoc FP&A analysis to support business initiatives, pricing decisions, and cost optimization efforts. Prepare clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership to communicate financial performance and recommendations. Continuously improve financial processes, tools, and reporting efficiency to enhance accuracy, speed, and usability. Apply strong financial acumen to interpret results and recommend actions that drive business performance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational objectives. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree. At least 1 year of work experience in an FP&A and/or analytical role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and financial modeling. Experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Ability to analyze trends and perform detailed trend analysis on large datasets. Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, narratives, and recommendations. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions. Demonstrated financial acumen and ability to interpret financial and operational data. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Process improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing tools, reports, and workflows. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Experience supporting sales or commercial finance functions, particularly for national accounts. Familiarity with revenue recognition, trade spend, or contra revenue concepts. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Experience working with financial systems or BI tools to automate and streamline reporting. Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Self-starter mindset, with the ability to work independently and take initiative on new analyses and projects. Work Environment This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days onsite and two days remote each week. The position involves frequent collaboration with sales, finance, and other cross-functional teams, as well as regular interaction with financial and operational systems such as ERP platforms and business intelligence tools. You will work with large datasets, advanced Excel models, and dashboards to support planning, reporting, and analysis. The environment is fast-paced and performance-driven, offering opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting, and contribute directly to business decisions while maintaining a healthy balance of in-person and remote work. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 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® 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. 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.

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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.