Assistant Financial Analyst Jobs in Edison, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Description
The Financial Analyst will play a key role in analyzing business performance across product categories, funnels, and geographies, while building and maintaining financial reports and statements in compliance with US GAAP. This role supports audits, prepares insightful leadership reporting, enhances reporting efficiency through process improvements and automation, and contributes to budgeting, reforecasting, and variance analysis. The analyst will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, strengthen internal controls including SOX compliance, and help drive strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, high-growth beauty and wellness environment, with the potential for long-term career growth and conversion to a full-time role.
Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance across product categories, funnels, and geographies to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Build monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity for stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, maintaining high standards of financial integrity.
• Support quarterly and year-end audits by preparing audit working papers and responding to audit-related inquiries.
• Prepare monthly reports for leadership teams, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and actionable insights.
• Implement processes to enhance reporting efficiency, including automation and the adoption of new financial tools and systems.
• Assist with budgeting, reforecasting, and variance analysis across departments to support planning and performance management.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams across the organization to align financial goals with broader business objectives.
• Strengthen the internal controls framework and processes, including supporting and maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Apply strong attention to detail while maintaining the ability to understand and communicate the broader strategic picture.
• Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative mindset by seeking ways to add value and improve processes rather than waiting for direction.
• Navigate and contribute effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, high-growth environment focused on beauty and wellness products.

Essential Skills

• relevant coursework or 1-2 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, public accounting, or corporate finance, preferably in a high-growth environment.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field of study with a record of high academic achievement, ideally from a top university.
• Strong financial analysis and financial reporting skills, including experience preparing and interpreting financial statements.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions used for financial modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and familiarity with financial modeling software and accounting practices.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal controls in a corporate finance setting.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with the ability to see and communicate the bigger strategic picture.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to work, with the ability to take initiative and contribute ideas.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to operate comfortably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, investment banking, public accounting, or corporate finance within a high-growth company is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with tools such as Looker, ERP systems, or Alteryx is a plus and will support reporting automation and data analysis.
• Experience working with financial modeling software and other finance-related tools.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights clearly to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Interest in the beauty and wellness industry and enthusiasm for contributing to a brand focused on intelligent skin and hair products.
• Motivation to pursue long-term career growth, including the potential to convert from a contract role to a full-time position.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and build strong working relationships across the organization.

Work Environment
This role is based in an in-person office environment within a fast-paced, high-growth beauty and wellness company. During the training period, the Financial Analyst works onsite 5 days per week to ensure strong onboarding and collaboration. After training, the schedule transitions to 4 days in the office and 1 work-from-home day on Wednesdays, providing a balance of in-person teamwork and remote flexibility. Typical working hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The environment emphasizes collaboration, learning, and innovation, with exposure to modern financial tools and systems that support reporting, analytics, and process automation. Team members enjoy paid time off and paid holidays while on contract, along with the opportunity to grow into a long-term, full-time role in a culture that values initiative, professional development, and the future of wellness through intelligent skin and hair products.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.
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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