Financial Analyst at Aston Carter

, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, ERP Systems, Advanced Excel, Business Partnering, P&L Management, Scenario Analysis, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations Job Description The Financial Analyst partners closely with plant management and regional finance leadership to deliver clear financial insights, support accurate reporting, and drive operational efficiency across two major manufacturing plants. This role supports key aspects of the month-end close, plant-level financial analysis, and reporting processes while building strong relationships with plant leadership and operations teams. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of plant financial results and offers the opportunity to move beyond transactional accounting into meaningful storytelling that directly influences operational decisions within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Partner with plant management and regional finance leadership to provide timely, accurate financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. Support key components of the month-end close process for the plants, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of plant-level financial results. Perform detailed plant financial analysis, including variance analysis on volume, absorption, and cost-per-unit drivers, to explain performance and identify trends. Prepare and maintain financial reports and dashboards that clearly communicate plant performance to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Build, enhance, and maintain Excel-based financial models to improve reporting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for plant operations. Interpret financial and operational data, translate findings into clear narratives, and explain results to non-finance stakeholders in an accessible way. Identify financial risks and opportunities at the plant level and communicate them proactively to plant leadership and regional finance. Act as the primary or sole finance presence for two major plants, serving as a key business partner to plant managers and operations leadership. Engage directly on the plant floor and in operations meetings to understand manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and P&L dynamics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across a highly distributed organization to align on financial processes, reporting standards, and operational initiatives. Work with centralized core finance functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. Leverage ERP systems (such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics) to extract, validate, and analyze financial and operational data. Support planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis activities by providing data-driven insights and robust financial modeling. Maintain a balanced approach by being helpful and collaborative without becoming administrative support, focusing on high-value analytical work. Participate in onboarding and training activities, including virtual collaboration and sessions at other locations, to build strong working relationships and deepen understanding of company processes. Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and tools as the organization evolves, including enhancements to planning, forecasting, and reporting. Essential Skills Proven experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment, including a strong understanding of plant-level P&L dynamics. Hands-on experience with manufacturing finance, including variance analysis on volume, absorption, and cost-per-unit drivers. Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and forecasting in an operational or plant-based setting. Previous ERP experience with systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics. Strong Excel proficiency, including comfort with pivot tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and building models to improve reporting and analysis. Ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and convert it into clear, actionable insights. Ability to explain financial performance and drivers to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Experience in variance analysis and financial modeling, including scenario analysis. Ability to balance being helpful and collaborative with maintaining focus on analytical and value-adding responsibilities rather than administrative tasks. Experience working in large, matrixed organizations, particularly in remote or distributed setups. Prior experience in business partnering roles, working closely with operations or plant leadership. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience with JDE (JD Edwards) or similar ERP platforms. Experience supporting or partnering with manufacturing operations, plant managers, or operations leadership teams. Exposure to highly distributed organizations with centralized finance functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Experience in financial modeling and scenario analysis to support planning and decision-making. Comfort working as the primary finance contact for operational teams, with high visibility to plant managers, manufacturing directors, and leadership. Interest in career growth and future leadership opportunities within a growing, evolving organization. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across geographies and functions. Work Environment This role is fully onsite, supporting two large manufacturing facilities located less than one mile apart: a fiberglass manufacturing plant on a redeveloped (brownfield) site and a glass mat production facility in a brand-new (greenfield) build. The position requires five days per week on site, with limited remote flexibility of up to 10 days per year to accommodate life events or situations where working from home is appropriate. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chester, SC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr. IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chester,SC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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® double diamond 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.

Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst partners with plant management to provide financial insights, support month-end close, and drive operational efficiency across two manufacturing plants. They are responsible for detailed variance analysis, maintaining financial dashboards, and translating complex data into actionable narratives for non-finance stakeholders.