Financial Analyst

Aston Carter•Wichita, KS

3d•$43 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst analyzes financial results, including variances against budgets and forecasts, and provides actionable insights to leadership. The role prepares and maintains financial models for planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making; monitors product, project, and operational costs; and identifies opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency. It also develops and maintains standard cost systems, including bills of materials, labor, and overhead rates, and conducts inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and margin reporting. Working with operations, procurement, finance, and other cross-functional teams, the analyst supports accurate cost tracking and accountability, financial close activities, and budgeting and forecasting with attention to cost drivers and operational metrics. The role ensures that financial and cost reporting follows internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies. It is based onsite in an office within a manufacturing facility, with regular collaboration with leadership and operational teams. The position uses spreadsheets and analytical tools, SAP and other enterprise systems, marketing analytics platforms, and CRM tools. It is a contract-to-hire position in Wichita, Kansas.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in financial analysis, marketing analytics, or a closely related role.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data.
Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling for forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
Familiarity with marketing analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both finance and cost accounting disciplines.
Experience supporting company growth initiatives through forecasting and scenario analysis.
Exposure to marketing strategy, including campaign performance measurement and optimization.
Experience building dashboards and data visualizations for leadership decision-making.
Comfort working cross-functionally with finance, marketing, sales, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial results and variances against budgets and forecasts, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
Prepare and maintain financial models for planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
Monitor product, project, and operational costs to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
Develop and maintain standard cost systems, including bills of materials, labor, and overhead rates.
Conduct inventory valuation, cost of goods sold analysis, and margin reporting.
Partner with operations, procurement, and finance to support accurate cost tracking and accountability.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting, focusing on cost drivers and operational performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies related to financial and cost reporting.