About this role
Finance Analyst Join a collaborative team where finance drives business decisions. Our client is seeking a Finance Analyst to partner closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to support project financial performance, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. This role offers a unique blend of FP&A, project finance, and business partnering responsibilities, providing visibility across operations and leadership teams.If you enjoy analyzing data, improving processes, building financial models, and influencing business outcomes, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment. What You'll Do
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate project cost tracking and financial performance reporting • Analyze utilization, labor costs, open commitments, forecasts, and key project metrics • Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities • Assist with pricing, bids, and proposals, including reviewing cost estimates and evaluating financial risks • Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and original project plans • Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to stakeholders • Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and financial models to improve visibility into project performance • Drive process improvements that increase reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls • Collaborate across departments to support informed business decisions and project success Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field • Experience in financial analysis, project finance, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or related finance functions • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and financial modeling • Experience performing variance analysis and developing management reports • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint • Experience with Epicor or other ERP systems • Exposure to consolidation and financial reporting tools • Experience working in project-based, government contracting, engineering, manufacturing, or similar environments Why Join?
• 9/80 Work Schedule: Enjoy every other Friday afternoon off, with a half-day schedule on alternating Fridays • Collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees support one another • Opportunity to work on impactful projects and gain visibility across the organization • Career growth within a stable and innovative company If you're looking for an opportunity to combine financial analysis, strategic business support, and project finance in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Yaphank, NY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Yaphank,NY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.
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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.