Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing monthly and ad hoc analyses of business performance. You will explain significant variances in detail and recommend corrective actions to support informed decision-making by regional and local stakeholders. This role involves designing, refining, and enhancing management reporting packs to deliver more relevant cross-functional insights, converting financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations. You will support the Head of Finance in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial models, ensuring that complete, accurate, and timely information is delivered in the required formats and presentation styles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and trends to provide greater transparency over historical performance and key movements.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze non-financial metrics and operational performance indicators to deepen understanding of the underlying drivers of the business, identify emerging issues, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Present financial and operational information through clear and effective data visualizations tailored to non-finance stakeholders and Senior management.
• Identify and investigate potential revenue leakage, pricing anomalies, margin erosion, and operational inefficiencies.
• Produce ad hoc reports, analyses, and dashboards in response to specific business questions and management requirements.
• Identify process constraints and operational bottlenecks, research relevant industry practices, and formulate practical recommendations and implementation plans for business improvement.
• Support system migrations, system enhancements, and automation projects, including the preparation of operating manuals, user guidance, and training materials, as well as the delivery of training sessions.s

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active CPA license is a plus
• Big Four experience is a plus
• Additional accounting, finance, internal controls, or governance certifications/licenses are a plus
• Master's in accounting or Finance or bachelor's degree is a must-have
• Demonstrated change management, process improvement, and systems integration experience
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with financial research, variance analysis, accounting standards, and business performance analysis
• Experience with SYSPRO and/or QuickBooks is a plus

Work Environment

• The role is based at the corporate headquarters located in the southside of Jacksonville (JAX).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $55.00/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 to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

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.