Finance Business Analyst

Job Summary: The Finance Operations Analyst supports the Finance organization by providing day‑to‑day systems support, analysis, documentation, reporting assistance, and testing for Finance‑related operational platforms. This role partners with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and other Finance functions to ensure technology solutions effectively support financial processes, controls, and reporting requirements. The Analyst serves as a key liaison between Finance and IT, maintaining system stability while designing and enabling automation and AI‑supported workflows that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and strengthen control effectiveness. The role emphasizes disciplined documentation, robust access control management, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within a regulated financial services environment. Essential Functions Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot system operations related to Finance and Accounting functions, including transaction processing, user assistance, reconciliations, and reporting. Design, build, and teach the team how to maintain automated workflows using AI, Excel, and enterprise tools to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and increase throughput across business processes. Leverage advanced Excel capabilities to automate data ingestion, validation, reconciliation, reporting, and analysis. Administer system access and roles in accordance with approved requests and internal access control standards; identify segregation‑of‑duties and access risks. Conduct regular audits of system data to identify discrepancies, inefficiencies, or potential risks, and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues. Apply AI‑enabled techniques (natural language queries, predictive analysis, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition) to enhance decision‑making, reduce errors, and surface actionable insights from data. Maintain accurate documentation for Finance systems, processes, and controls to support consistency, auditability, and knowledge sharing. Support Finance system initiatives, change management, projects and system upgrades through issue tracking, requirements documentation, testing, and release support ensuring business requirements are met and downstream impacts are considered. Monitor, measure, and report on automation performance, including time saved, error reduction, cycle time improvements, and ROI, and continuously optimize solutions based on results. Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies by mapping current‑state workflows, quantifying manual touchpoints, and implementing automation solutions that scale across teams and systems. Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial closing activities by ensuring system accuracy and availability. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Risk/Compliance teams to support integrations, workflows, system stability, and regulatory requirements. Support the maintenance of Finance intranet and knowledge content, ensuring materials are organized, current, and aligned with internal standards. Assist with administrative coordination related to corporate banking relationships, including maintaining documentation, contact information, and routing routine inquiries to appropriate Accounting or Treasury leadership. Adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls, including BSA, AML, OFAC, and Fair Lending. Perform other duties as assigned including completing required regulatory training. Skills Microsoft D365, MS Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Support Requests, Documentation, Data Analytics, Financial Services, Credit Union, ERP, FInance Platform, GL, AP, Treasury, Expense, Reporting, Ticketing Systems, Testing Systems, Release Coordination, Regulatory Exam Requests Top Skills Details Microsoft D365, MS Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Support Requests, Documentation, Data Analytics Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting finance, accounting, or financial systems. Experience with system support, reporting, documentation, or data analysis. Preferred Requirements: Financial services or credit union experience. Experience with system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives is a plus. Experience supporting ERP or Finance platforms (GL, AP, Treasury, Expense, Reporting). Experience with system testing, release coordination, or ticketing systems. Experience supporting audit or regulatory exam requests related to Finance systems (documentation, evidence, walkthroughs). Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification 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 Austin, TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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