Junior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Junior Financial Analyst

Job Summary:

The Junior Financial Analyst will be responsible for managing the financial activities of an entire business unit. This role involves recording journal entry accruals, budgeting for capital projects, payroll costs, expenses, and other financial elements tied to the business unit. The Junior Financial Analyst will also perform variance analysis between actual and forecasted figures and conduct monthly forecasts to update the 5-year financial forecast.

Key Responsibilities:

Record journal entry accruals accurately and timely.

Prepare and manage budgets for capital projects, payroll costs, and other expenses.

Conduct variance analysis to compare actual results with forecasts.

Perform monthly forecasting to update the 5-year financial forecast.

Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Assist in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

Proficiency in creating pivot tables, SUMIFs, and VLOOKUPs in Excel.

OR

1 year of experience in budgeting and forecasting.

1 year of experience recording journal entries.

1 year of experience in variance analysis.

Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, SAGE, or NetSuite.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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