Lead Financial Analyst Hybrid Remote

Aston Carter; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Aston Carter in Honolulu, HI is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities. This role will partner closely with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights, develop sophisticated financial models, and drive process improvements that enhance organizational performance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, experience managing complex financial data, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, or related finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining financial models and executive-level reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide meaningful business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance across multiple business units to improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance models for budgeting and long-range planning.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor performance with variance analysis.
• Present insights and recommendations to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and automation.
• Support regulatory reporting and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate initiatives.
• Assist with audits and process improvements.
• Mentor less experienced team members and lead key projects.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Executive reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities. This role will partner closely with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights, develop sophisticated financial models, and drive process improvements that enhance organizational performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, experience managing complex financial data, and the ability to communicate findings to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial performance, trends, and key business drivers across multiple business units to improve forecast accuracy and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and long-range financial planning.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership through advanced data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance through detailed variance analysis and proactive recommendations.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, financial controls, automation, and overall analytical capabilities.
• Support financial regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate business initiatives, operational performance, and strategic investments.
• Assist with financial audits, policy analysis, and implementation of business process improvements.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced team members and provide guidance on financial analysis best practices.
• Lead projects or key workstreams while operating with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, or related finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience developing and maintaining financial models and executive-level reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide meaningful business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Budgeting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Research
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Auditing
• Data Management & Data Visualization
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Process Automation
• Information Systems Management
• Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management
• Quality Management
• Policy Analysis

Weekly Pay

Well established Medical Facility

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.08/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 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

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.