Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

About the Role

This Financial Analyst role provides comprehensive financial planning, analysis, and control for assigned projects and contracts within an industry-leading aerospace environment. You will develop and maintain performance measurement baselines, support program management with cost and schedule insights, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to program success, collaborate closely with leadership teams, and support key financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control for assigned projects and contracts, ensuring accurate tracking of costs and performance.
• Develop and maintain program Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) for earned value and project management purposes to enhance analytic capabilities on programs.
• Perform detailed analysis of program cost and schedule performance, identify trends, and provide actionable information to the Project Leadership Team to support corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze Estimates at Complete (EACs) and deliver complete financial support to assigned program teams.
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities, providing financial insights to inform decision-making.
• Support teams in preparing materials and data for weekly meetings and program reviews.
• Assist site leadership and program management teams with monthly sales forecasts and budgeting activities.
• Collaborate with General Accounting to prepare month-end journal entries and accruals, ensuring appropriate approvals and segregation of duties compliance.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, contractual requirements, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in all financial activities.
• Support site financial requirements related to annual operating plans, rate determinations, and other special projects as needed.
• Prepare, review, and support financial statements, general ledger activities, and fixed asset accounting as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, including reconciliations, audit support, and internal control documentation.
• Use Microsoft Excel and D365 (Microsoft Dynamics) to manage financial data, perform analysis, and support reporting.
• Accommodate unexpected events and changing priorities while meeting critical deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, collaborate effectively as a team player, and apply a solid working knowledge of business systems, policies, and earned value management techniques.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in financial analysis with a focus on program or project finance.
• Strong background in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Hands-on experience with budgets and forecasts, including preparation and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries in a general ledger environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with audit support and internal control documentation.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and related reporting.
• Proficiency with D365 (Microsoft Dynamics) or similar ERP systems.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Knowledge of earned value management techniques and performance measurement baselines.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in an aerospace or complex manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Background in program finance, including cost and schedule performance analysis, is preferred.
• Experience supporting annual operating plans and rate determinations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with sales forecasting and supporting program management reviews is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Capability to support audits and maintain robust internal control documentation.
• Interest in maintaining professional designations; support for CPA dues may be available.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected events and contribute flexibly to evolving business needs.

Work Environment

This role is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, within a professional aerospace setting. Standard working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a possibility of overtime depending on business needs. The position is primarily in-office, with an expectation of four days per week on site; candidates living approximately 45 minutes or more from the office may work in the office two days per week. The dress code is business casual. You will join a small, collaborative team of three, working closely with site leadership, program management, and general accounting. The environment leverages modern financial systems and tools, including D365 (Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel, and offers the potential for contract extension and conversion to a longer-term opportunity. The organization emphasizes a supportive, team-oriented culture where you can grow your skills while contributing to the success of complex programs.

Job Type & Location

• Position Type: Permanent
• Location: Waterloo, ON
• Workplace Type: Hybrid

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/yr

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.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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.

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.

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.