This role focuses on delivering deep financial analysis and clear insights that support strategic business decisions. You will gather, consolidate, and interpret complex financial data, perform quantitative analyses that affect investment programs, and communicate findings in a clear and compelling way to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The position combines financial expertise, strategic thinking, and strong business partnership, offering broad exposure across Finance and the opportunity to influence how AI and automation modernize financial processes.Responsibilities
- Gather, consolidate, and analyze financial data from multiple sources to support monthly financial reporting and close activities.
- Assemble spreadsheets and create charts and graphs to clearly illustrate technical and financial reports.
- Work with complex data sets and use advanced Excel features, including PowerPivot, cube members, and cube values, to build new and insightful reports.
- Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions for use in investment and business decisions.
- Interpret data affecting investment programs, including price, yield, stability, and future trends in investment risk.
- Prepare and present clear oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual companies, and entire industries.
- Support financial and revenue analysis by pulling and combining Excel datasets, identifying key drivers behind variances, and leveraging FinHub data to inform Finance reporting and business decisions.
- Identify and explain drivers of variances in financial results, highlighting emerging risks, opportunities, and trends for leadership.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to challenge assumptions, shape forecasts, and influence decisions using data-driven insights.
- Transform complex financial data into a clear, concise story that can be easily understood by leadership and non-financial partners.
- Continuously look for opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve financial processes, reports, and tools.
- Partner across multiple areas of Finance to support cross-functional initiatives and ensure consistent, accurate financial insights.
- Participate in an Excel-based assessment as part of the interview process, demonstrating your approach to solving financial data problems.
Essential Skills
- At least 10 years of financial and/or accounting experience.
- At least 10 years of experience using Microsoft Excel with advanced proficiency, including pivot tables and complex data modeling.
- Strong financial analysis skills, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Proficiency in financial reporting, including preparation and interpretation of financial statements and related analyses.
- Ability to work with complex data sets and use tools such as PowerPivot, cube members, and cube values to create and enhance reports.
- Strong collaboration skills with a proven ability to partner effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated desire and ability to simplify processes, reporting, and analysis while maintaining accuracy and insight.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and persuasively.
Work EnvironmentThis is a 100% remote role with no onsite requirement. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week, with no regular overtime anticipated. The position is intended to support a long-term assignment, with the potential for extension based on business needs and budget approval. You will work within a Finance organization that focuses on analyzing and consolidating financial data, supporting monthly close activities, and driving insights for business decisions. The workload typically peaks during month-end close and eases after the close cycle. The role offers significant exposure to stakeholders and multiple areas of Finance, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation, including the use of AI and automation to modernize Finance. You will use standard office productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with financial data platforms such as FinHub. Equipment is provided via a standard remote setup with appropriate system access to support secure, effective work from home. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.
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.
