About the Role
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to support dynamic manufacturing and Quality Control operations within a fast-paced, startup-like environment. This role will play a critical part in reviewing and approving procurement requests, developing financial forecasts, supporting monthly reporting and variance analysis, and partnering closely with cross-functional business teams operating complex manufacturing programs.
The ideal candidate is strategic, highly analytical, and comfortable influencing business decisions through data-driven insights. You will serve as a trusted finance partner to business leaders and management, helping guide investment decisions and long-range planning.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong business partnerships, manage competing priorities, and provide investment guidance during shifting or unexpected business conditions
Review and approve purchase orders (POs) and procurement requests
Prepare financial forecasts, monthly reporting packages, and variance analyses
Present concise financial summaries and business insights to leadership
Develop and support long-range financial and business planning initiatives
Create and maintain financial models to evaluate new business concepts and assess financial impact
Build, enhance, and analyze P&L models for new and existing operations
Develop KPI dashboards and deliver ad hoc financial analyses
Work with large data sets, transforming complex data into meaningful insights
Lead automation and process-improvement efforts to scale and simplify financial workflows
Proactively identify and resolve financial reporting or process gaps
Participate in broader finance initiatives, including process improvements and periodic reporting
Must-Have Qualifications
4+ years of professional finance or financial analysis experience
Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis
Experience preparing variance analysis
Purchase order (PO) review and approval experience
Solid understanding of basic financial analysis principles
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills
Experience with financial planning or reporting tools such as:
Hyperion
Essbase
IBM Cognos / TM1
Experience working with large or complex data sets
Exposure to automation or business intelligence tools is a plus
What We're Looking For
Strong ownership mindset with a proven ability to deliver results
High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr.
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 Bellevue,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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® double diamond 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.
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