Financial Planning And Analysis Analyst

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) AnalystJob Description

The FP&A Analyst plays a key role on the Finance team, supporting financial planning, reporting, and business analysis activities across the organization. This position drives data-informed decision-making by analyzing financial performance, identifying trends, and partnering closely with operational leaders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze financial and cost data to support planning and decision-making.

• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models to create cost estimates and monitor changes over time.

• Determine standard costs, analyze cost variances, and provide clear insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Prepare and analyze financial information related to cost and inventory, including month-end journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Ensure all product-related costs are accurately captured, validated, and reported in a timely manner.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance management reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance.

• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders.

• Monitor compliance with internal policies, financial procedures, and reporting standards.

• Act as a business partner to cross-functional teams by providing financial guidance, analysis, and support.

• Assist with special projects, including ERP implementations such as D365 and related process improvements.

• Perform additional duties and ad hoc financial analysis as needed to support the business.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, or a closely related finance role.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

• Experience with financial reporting, including preparation of reports and financial packages.

• Strong financial modeling skills to support forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis.

• Experience with ERP systems; ability to work within integrated financial systems.

• Ability to analyze cost and inventory data, determine standard costs, and investigate variances.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and reporting.

• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades, with D365 considered a plus.

• Background in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to develop and maintain KPIs and management dashboards.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.

• Comfort working on special projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and serve as a trusted business partner.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after approximately 90 days. The position operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and uses tools such as Excel, ERP systems (including D365), and other standard office software. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including free medical insurance or a highly competitive medical plan with minimal employee contributions, 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (prorated in the first year), and a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% matching. Additional benefits include excellent dental and vision programs, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, free telemedicine physician services, tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home and auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and other employee-centric perks designed to support both professional and personal well-being.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Deerfield Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

• Free medical insurance for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions. - 17 Days of paid, sick, and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one). - 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program. - Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services. - Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deerfield Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.

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