What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Analyst position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Description
The Financial Analyst supports the planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of station Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital budgets. This role focuses on developing annual department budgets and major project forecasts, analyzing financial data, preparing monthly financial forecasts, and producing clear, insightful reports for corporate and station leadership. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with large-scale ERP systems, and the ability to leverage accounting and information systems to ensure accurate financial management and informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
This position is fully onsite and follows a four-day work week schedule, with 10-hour days from Monday through Thursday. The role operates in a professional corporate environment that uses large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor, along with advanced Excel tools including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros. The organization focuses on producing clean energy and is dedicated to going green, offering the opportunity to contribute to environmentally responsible operations while working in a structured, collaborative setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berwick, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 fully onsite position in Berwick,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.
Job Description
The Financial Analyst supports the planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of station Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital budgets. This role focuses on developing annual department budgets and major project forecasts, analyzing financial data, preparing monthly financial forecasts, and producing clear, insightful reports for corporate and station leadership. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency with large-scale ERP systems, and the ability to leverage accounting and information systems to ensure accurate financial management and informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of station Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Capital budgets.
- Assist with the development of annual department budgets and major project forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations based on findings.
- Prepare monthly financial forecasts and update projections to reflect current business conditions.
- Investigate, reconcile, and resolve accounting issues, including discrepancies in accounts and financial records.
- Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare special financial reports and analyses for corporate and station leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Develop and maintain reports that clearly explain budget-to-forecast variances and key drivers of financial performance.
- Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities when supporting general ledger accounting.
- Conduct forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities when supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Leverage large-scale ERP systems and Excel tools, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to manage and analyze financial data efficiently.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information and ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
- Continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and analysis methods to enhance efficiency and data quality.
- Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in either general ledger (GL) accounting or financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Experience in month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation for accounting-focused candidates
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- Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for FP&A-focused candidates.
- Hands-on experience with reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
- Ability to create pivot tables and use VLOOKUP functions in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor.
- Experience working for a company with revenue over $100 million.
- Solid understanding of financial statements and core accounting principles.
- Ability to investigate and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
- Experience using Workday as a primary ERP system.
- Ability to create and use macros in Excel to automate and streamline financial processes.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in financial data and reporting.
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Comfort working with large data sets and complex financial models.
- Interest in contributing to an organization focused on clean energy and sustainability.
This position is fully onsite and follows a four-day work week schedule, with 10-hour days from Monday through Thursday. The role operates in a professional corporate environment that uses large-scale ERP systems such as SAP, Workday, Oracle, SAGE, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor, along with advanced Excel tools including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros. The organization focuses on producing clean energy and is dedicated to going green, offering the opportunity to contribute to environmentally responsible operations while working in a structured, collaborative setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berwick, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $57.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 fully onsite position in Berwick,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.
Salary : $38 - $57