Financial Analyst - Data Analysis

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Financial Analyst to support forecasting, budgeting, and revenue analysis for onboard operations including casino and gift shop. The role emphasizes variance analysis, data exploration, and insightful financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and about 1+ year of relevant experience, with strong Excel and SQL skills, working in a hybrid Miami, FL setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 1+ year of relevant finance, accounting, or analytical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach.
• Experience performing data analysis and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation for financial analysis and modeling.
• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or financial modeling within a finance or accounting context.
• Experience working with SQL or querying data is preferred for extracting and analyzing information from internal systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial findings clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed variance analysis and investigate fluctuations in financial results to identify drivers and explain performance changes.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact financial performance and business strategy.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes by preparing inputs, updating models, and validating assumptions.
• Assist with building, enhancing, and maintaining financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and decision‑making.
• Analyze onboard revenue streams, including casino and gift shop performance, to provide insights on profitability and growth opportunities.
• Extract, manipulate, and validate data from internal systems using queries and reporting tools to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that summarize key findings and support executive‑level financial decisions.
• Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and standardization of financial reporting and metrics.
• Utilize Excel extensively for data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work within deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Communicate financial findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Pivot tables

Job description

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and revenue analysis for critical business areas, including onboard operations such as casino and retail revenue. The role focuses on performing variance analysis, analyzing large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and preparing insightful financial reports to support data-driven decision-making. This position is ideal for an early-career finance or accounting professional seeking hands‑on FP&A experience within a collaborative, high‑visibility environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed variance analysis and investigate fluctuations in financial results to identify drivers and explain performance changes.
• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that impact financial performance and business strategy.
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes by preparing inputs, updating models, and validating assumptions.
• Assist with building, enhancing, and maintaining financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and decision‑making.
• Analyze onboard revenue streams, including casino and gift shop performance, to provide insights on profitability and growth opportunities.
• Extract, manipulate, and validate data from internal systems using queries and reporting tools to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that summarize key findings and support executive‑level financial decisions.
• Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and standardization of financial reporting and metrics.
• Utilize Excel extensively for data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work within deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Communicate financial findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 1+ year of relevant finance, accounting, or analytical experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach.
• Experience performing data analysis and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation for financial analysis and modeling.
• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, or financial modeling within a finance or accounting context.
• Experience working with SQL or querying data is preferred for extracting and analyzing information from internal systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial findings clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality work.
• Critical thinker with a data‑driven mindset and the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of information and complex data sets.
• Self‑starter with a strong desire to learn, develop new skills, and grow within a finance organization.
• Interest in gaining hands‑on FP&A experience, including exposure to variance reporting, SQL‑based reporting tools, and executive‑level decision‑making.
• Motivated to build a strong analytical foundation and accelerate a career in finance or accounting.

Work Environment

The role is part of a small, collaborative finance team consisting of three team members, providing close‑knit support and direct exposure to key financial processes. You will receive training and guidance from an experienced team member while working in a fast‑paced, data‑driven environment. The position involves extensive use of Excel, financial modeling tools, and internal reporting systems, including SQL‑based queries, to support forecasting, budgeting, and revenue analysis. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and high visibility to leadership, offering significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 hybrid position in Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 [e-mail] 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.