Financial Analyst (Up To 27/hr)

Financial Analyst

Large Healthcare Experience

Job Description

This Financial Analyst role focuses on preparing and delivering accurate client discount and pricing reconciliations by interpreting complex contractual terms, maintaining robust reconciliation methodologies, and ensuring the integrity of financial results. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to analyze reconciliation outcomes, identify trends and insights, support client audit requests, and drive continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and data analysis skills with advanced proficiency in analytics tools to support business performance in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and generate client discount reconciliations in accordance with contractual agreements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform complex client pricing reconciliations by interpreting contract terms, building financial models, and analyzing data to ensure compliance with contractual pricing requirements.
• Partner with Account Management, Contract Management, Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams to support pricing commitments and provide informed input on future contract structures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and implement strategies, processes, and operational improvements that enhance client outcomes and overall profitability.
• Prepare and deliver accurate client reconciliations within established service level agreements and contractual turnaround timelines.
• Develop month-end and quarter-end performance reporting, including variance analysis, trend reporting, and forecasting to support decision-making.
• Support internal and external audit requests by conducting ad hoc analysis and producing detailed reporting using tools such as SQL, SAS, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and other reporting platforms.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in client performance and internal processes.
• Continuously evaluate existing reconciliation and reporting processes and recommend enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives to support business growth, operational excellence, and process optimization.
• Manage large data sets with a high degree of attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and consistency across reports and reconciliations.
• Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and confidently to internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong executive presence.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across a matrixed organization, collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SAS and SQL, with hands-on experience using these tools for financial analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI and Tableau to create dashboards, visualizations, and performance reports.
• Experience with contract interpretation and the application of contractual agreements to actual financial and operational performance.
• Strong financial analysis and financial modeling skills, including experience managing large data sets and performing complex quantitative analysis.
• Solid analytic experience with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on accuracy in all financial outputs.
• Proven experience driving business performance in a high-growth or dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success functioning in a professional setting where responsibilities and priorities change regularly.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid executive presence and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization and work collaboratively across a matrix environment.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills complemented by an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using additional reporting and analytics platforms beyond SAS, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau.
• Experience in healthcare or pharmacy benefit management (PBM) environments is preferred.
• Experience in contract management or contract review, particularly related to pricing and discount structures.
• Prior involvement in supporting internal or external audits through detailed reporting and ad hoc analysis.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/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 & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

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.

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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.