Description:

Responsible for monthly financial forecasting and completing variance reports with analysis.

Work closely with budget owners to maintain and update forecasts with evolving business needs.

Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions.

Track team expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

Manage monthly vendor invoice charges and accruals for different business groups.

Manage engagements, contracts, compliance, and partnerships with key suppliers.

Manage sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, software, and supplies while maintaining compliance with Microsoft policies.

Manage capital equipment purchases, logistics, depreciation, and inventory.

Process outbound shipping requests and distribute incoming products in a lab setting.

Manage field updates, access requests, bug investigation and reporting for internal ERP system.

Establish and document business processes and identify improvement opportunities.

Establish and maintain business communications for the team and across business units.

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks. Demonstrated initiative to identify, solve, and follow-through with issues.

Demonstrated agility in fluctuating work environment and willingness to change directions at a moment’s notice with a positive “can-do” attitude.

The ability to demonstrate sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, integrity, and professionalism at all times.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.

Skills:

finance, procurement, budgeting, forecasting, logistics, business management, operations analysis, contract management, depreciation

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 5 years of operations/finance/procurement experience required. Previous experience in a lab or manufacturing environment a plus.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, accounting, or relevant field is preferred.
• Disqualifiers: Resumes with short tenure or unexplained gaps in work, have poor attendance will not be eligible for the role. Preferred candidate should have 18 month availability.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal candidate must have strong attention to detail, project management skills, demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic, and the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization. This person must uphold the highest level of integrity and business professionalism to manage highly sensitive information with absolute confidentiality.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work and feedback from the team.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.