Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Malvern, AR

2d•$48 - $58•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst supports Program Finance and Operations teams by delivering accurate financial reporting, budget tracking, and data analysis across multiple programs. This role contributes to effective program financial management, supports audits and reviews, and helps drive informed decision-making in a government contracting and project-based environment. The position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who is eager to deepen their experience in program finance and government contracting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
4 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, reporting, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting capabilities.
Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights for stakeholders.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to present financial information clearly and effectively.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis in a professional setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting government contracts or working in a project-based environment (GovCon experience).
Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, Power BI, or similar business intelligence and reporting tools.
Experience with Costpoint and BI tools in a financial or program management context.
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, project finance, or Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience with financial concepts and contract types such as EAC (Estimate at Completion), EVM, firm-fixed-price (FFP), cost-plus, and time and materials (T&M).
Experience developing dashboards or automated reports to enhance financial visibility and reporting efficiency.
Background in financial modeling and advanced financial analysis.
Interest in working within a growing team and organization with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

Support program financial management activities by preparing reports, performing data analysis, and providing administrative support to finance and operations teams.
Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring across multiple programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for program managers and leadership, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
Maintain financial databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability for decision-making.
Analyze actual costs against budgets, identify trends and variances, and highlight potential issues or risks for further review.
Support monthly financial reviews and assist with revenue, backlog, and labor reporting to provide visibility into program performance.
Assist in maintaining project schedules, risk trackers, action item logs, and program documentation to support effective program oversight.
Support audits, data requests, and financial reviews conducted by management or customers by gathering, organizing, and validating financial data.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Contracts, Accounting, and Operations, to support program objectives and resolve financial issues.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement and process optimization within the finance function.