Job Title: Financial Analyst
Job Description
The role of a financial analyst/auditor involves providing financial and audit analysis. This position is responsible for reviewing data for accuracy, identifying and resolving supplier overpayment situations, and ensuring contracts are updated to reflect accurate pricing.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial analysis to manage detailed and time-sensitive contract reviews and pricing issues.
- Determine the cause of pricing errors on contracts with the supply base.
- Drive closure of open cases and collection of overpayments within stipulated time frames.
- Provide internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation, and decision support.
- Prepare and analyze various data for display on charts and/or diagrams.
- Write reports and summaries of findings.
- Create spreadsheets for audit analysis.
- Optimize business plans to improve business results.
- Review and edit data for accuracy and content.
- Interface with various levels in both group and individual settings to review audits and key areas where differences are identified.
- Monitor and audit reports to ensure accuracy.
- Analyze ad-hoc reports.
- Perform special studies at the request of leadership.
- Identify and collect predetermined values of annual supplier cost recoveries.
- Assist in the training, coaching, development, and evaluation of other analysts.
- Help coordinate the various financial activities within the work group.
- May lead in project definition and coordination.
- Participate in the selection of new employees.
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
- Proficiency across various Reporting & Analysis Tools, ERP systems (GPS, MGO, PDS, E-Squared, eSAP, MARS).
- Ability to interpret and administer accounting procedures and principles.
- Familiarity with Purchasing and Finance environment including policies, processes, and working relationships.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and strong analytical abilities where problems are complex.
- Strong ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions, and choose appropriate alternatives using root cause analysis.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple audits simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints.
- Demonstrated capability of working in complex, global environments with global project teams.
- Knowledge and understanding of Corporate/unit policies and procedures.
- Ability to use uncertainty tools to provide a range of scenarios and decision points.
- Project Management experience.
- Strong organization, planning, and data management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a high level of initiative.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, Audit, or related field.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in pricing analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, advanced formulas and functions, data analysis and validation, Conditional & Logical Formulas, and Macro & VB.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of WARREN, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in WARREN,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.