Contract Financial Analyst Startup Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Description
ABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a Contract Financial Analyst with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to join our Manufacturing Finance team. As that Financial Analyst, you will touch every area of plant operational excellence including budget, forecast, KPI's, Cost of quality, engineering, working capital, continuous improvement as a business partner to site leadership/cost center leaders. This is an onsite assignment, not a remote work situation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, experience in plant manufacturing environments, and will be capable of building strong business relations with internal customers. In this assignment, you will support multiple products and programs in parallel and interact closely with program management and business line leadership to ensure Arsenal-1 is delivering on its financial commitments. You must be comfortable supporting and explaining financial performance and variances from a plant and product level to cross functional teams and senior leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DO
• End to end financial reporting management of multiple manufacturing functions: including, but not limited to, headcount, cash/working capital, plant and product line profitability, variance analysis, site reporting
• Month-end close and reporting, departmental budget & forecasting
• Perform in-depth quantitative analyses including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast/prior), trend analysis, scenario modeling, and root-cause investigations to identify performance drivers and risks.
• Support cross-functional teams with make vs buy and what-if scenarios to support optimized business outcomes
• Establish transparency into Plant Manufacturing costs to streamline the monthly Site Statistics reporting and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Work functionally with Division Finance, site cost accounting and Manufacturing Functional teams to own consolidation of Product Revenue and costing models, business case analyses, and decision-making frameworks.
• Develop complex financial models to assess various financial scenarios and support strategic initiatives.
• Implement standardized work for scrap, rework, financial reporting, etc., including desk procedures
• Both independently and in concert with others, Identify, track and implement process improvements
Skills
Financial analysis, Accounting, Financial reporting
Top Skills Details
Financial analysis,Accounting,Financial reporting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in finance, or accounting
• Previous Oracle Fusion Experience a plus
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing finance and/or FP&A, Cost Accounting, in a high volume MFG environment
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting concepts, plant manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an understandable manner.
• Strong analytical aptitude, intuitively think about problems in terms of numbers and business outcomes.oAbility to quickly execute analyses in Excel & translate findings to business partnersoAbility to create substantive presentations, focused on information insight
• Comfortable communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This assignment can at times require communication to large groups and senior leadership.
• Must be a US Citizen
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashville, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr.
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 fully onsite position in Ashville,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.
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.