DescriptionSeeking a Principal Financial Analyst with experience as a senior manufacturing-finance and cost-accounting leader responsible for turning inventory and factory activity into clear financial insight. The role owns or leads analysis of scrap, excess and obsolete inventory, inventory valuation, production volumes, absorption, COGS and gross-margin impact, while partnering with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality.SkillsFinancial analysis, cost accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing, FP&A, SAP, Excel, PowerBI, Financial reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, AnalysisRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.Experience: 58+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations FP&A.Industry Experience: Medical device, pharmaceutical, or complex manufacturing experience strongly preferred.Certifications: CPA, CMA, CPIM, and/or MBA are desired but not required.Manufacturing Finance Knowledge: Strong understanding of scrap, excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, inventory valuation, standard costing, manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, COGS, and gross-margin impact.SAP/ERP: SAP inventory/cost-module experience preferred. Candidate should be comfortable extracting and analyzing manufacturing and inventory data.Experience LevelIntermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northridge, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/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 to Hire position based out of Northridge, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Northridge,CA.
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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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.
