Sr. Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

This Senior Financial Analyst role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to a growing organization that is building out a shared services center. You will play a key role in financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and variance analysis, while working closely with stakeholders across the business. This position is ideal for an experienced analyst who is ready to operate at a Senior level and help shape scalable financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of financial forecasts, including revenue, expense, and cash flow projections.

• Build, refine, and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making.

• Perform detailed variance analysis by comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts, and clearly explain key drivers of performance.

• Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports for leadership, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and actionable.

• Support the annual budgeting process by gathering inputs, consolidating data, and validating assumptions.

• Use intermediate to advanced Excel skills to manipulate large data sets, perform complex calculations, and create clear reporting tools.

• Leverage financial planning systems such as Hyperion and related tools to manage and improve planning and reporting processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and translate them into financial insights and recommendations.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data quality within the shared services environment.

• Assist in building and standardizing shared services financial planning and analysis practices as the organization continues to grow.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.

• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst, including experience operating as a Senior Analyst.

• Strong experience in financial forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.

• Proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting within a corporate or shared services environment.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data analysis, and reporting.

• Experience with Hyperion or Oracle PBCS for financial planning and analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly.

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

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is a plus.

• Minimum 2-3 years of focused experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

• Experience with Banner or similar financial systems is beneficial.

• Experience supporting or working within a shared services center environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment with in-office days from Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Standard working hours are approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will use financial planning and reporting tools such as Excel, Hyperion (Oracle PBCS), and potentially Banner, within a shared services setting that supports a growing organization. The environment emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and the development of scalable financial practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Great River, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $88000.00 - $97000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Great River,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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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