Job Title: Financial Analyst II

Job Description

The main functions of a Financial Analyst II are to gather and analyze financial information. The analyst will typically conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions. This role involves analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

Responsibilities

• Assemble spreadsheets and draw charts and graphs used to illustrate technical reports

• Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making investment decisions

• Interpret data affecting investment programs such as price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risks

• Clean and prepare data for analysis

• Analyze data for trends and correlations

Essential Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Critical thinking

• Ability to work independently and manage one's time

• Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, and financial data reporting

• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations related to accounting

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related financial software

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required

• Advanced degree in a financial discipline preferred

• 2-4 years of financial and/or accounting experience

• Advanced experience/proficiency in MS Access, Excel, and Power Products (Power BI, Power Query, etc.), SQL, Alteryx

• Proficient in MS Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong understanding of Order to Cash processes

• Experience in accounting, finance, contract, and project accounting strongly preferred

• Experience driving data to insights and sustainable processes in a large matrixed organization

• Strong analytical and communication skills for developing data-driven reports

• In-depth knowledge of spreadsheet, reporting, query, and/or relational database software

• Highly motivated, self-starter, team player

• Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong Excel knowledge (data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.)

• Contract/project-centric industry experience preferred, life sciences experience a plus

• Working knowledge of Peoplesoft/Oracle Fusion preferred

Work Environment

Remote work, but MUST be LOCAL to the area.

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.