Senior Financial Analyst

Talentify; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a fully remote, project-based engagement. Bring 7+ years in finance to evaluate AI-generated financial content and improve model outputs, with a focus on forecasting, valuation, and business analysis.

The role supports AI-enabled finance capabilities, requiring independent work in a remote setting and delivery within a 12-week window, with potential extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in finance, corporate finance, investment analysis, banking, FP&A, valuation, or related disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting, financial modeling, investment analysis, credit risk assessment, strategic financial planning.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound business judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and validate AI-generated finance content for accuracy, relevance, and practical application.
• Review, compare, and score model responses to support ongoing AI development and refinement.
• Create expert-level explanations and solutions for finance and business scenarios.
• Identify inaccuracies, flawed assumptions, and gaps in AI-generated analysis.
• Provide detailed feedback to improve content quality and financial accuracy.
• Develop realistic finance use cases, business scenarios, and datasets for testing and training purposes.
• Test AI performance against custom finance and investment scenarios.
• Analyze model performance and recommend improvements.
• Follow project guidelines, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Deliver high-quality work while meeting project deadlines and milestones.

Skills

Finance Analysis

Budgeting Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Investment Analysis

Credit Risk Assessment

Strategic Financial Planning

Written Communication

Analytical Thinking

Remote Work

Education

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

Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, or related discipline)

Tools

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

Put Your Financial Expertise to Work in the Future of AI

Remote Senior Financial Analyst

100% Remote | Flexible Schedule | 30-40 Hours per Week | 12-Week Engagement with Potential Extension

What if your financial expertise could help train the next generation of Artificial Intelligence?

We're seeking experienced finance professionals who want to do more than traditional forecasting, reporting, and analysis. This unique opportunity allows you to combine your financial expertise with cutting-edge AI technology, helping shape how AI systems understand financial concepts, investment decisions, forecasting models, valuation techniques, and business analysis.

If you have a background in FP&A, corporate finance, investment analysis, valuation, banking, credit risk, or strategic finance, this role offers a chance to apply your knowledge in an innovative and highly impactful way while working fully remotely.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Work at the intersection of Finance and Artificial Intelligence

Flexible, fully remote work environment

Apply your expertise to cutting-edge technology

Engage in challenging analytical and problem-solving work

Help improve AI tools used by finance professionals worldwide

Gain exposure to emerging AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies

Project-based engagement with potential for extension

About the Role

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll serve as a subject matter expert responsible for evaluating and improving AI-generated finance content. You'll review financial analyses, validate model outputs, develop real-world business scenarios, and help ensure AI systems produce accurate, practical, and professionally relevant responses.

Your expertise will directly influence how future AI tools support financial planning, investment analysis, forecasting, credit evaluation, and strategic decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate and validate AI-generated finance content for accuracy, relevance, and practical application.


• Review, compare, and score model responses to support ongoing AI development and refinement.


• Create expert-level explanations and solutions for finance and business scenarios.


• Identify inaccuracies, flawed assumptions, and gaps in AI-generated analysis.


• Provide detailed feedback to improve content quality and financial accuracy.


• Develop realistic finance use cases, business scenarios, and datasets for testing and training purposes.


• Test AI performance against custom finance and investment scenarios.


• Analyze model performance and recommend improvements.


• Follow project guidelines, documentation standards, and quality expectations.


• Deliver high-quality work while meeting project deadlines and milestones.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in finance, corporate finance, investment analysis, banking, FP&A, valuation, or related disciplines.


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of:


• Financial Analysis


• Budgeting & Forecasting


• Financial Modeling


• Investment Analysis


• Credit Risk Assessment


• Strategic Financial Planning


• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly.


• Strong analytical thinking, sound business judgment, and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Economics, or related discipline).


• Experience in FP&A, investment banking, corporate finance, equity research, valuation, or credit analysis.


• Familiarity with AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), ChatGPT, Copilot, or related technologies.


• Experience creating business cases, financial scenarios, or analytical models.


• Comfort working in a project-based or consulting environment.


• Recent hands-on experience as an individual contributor in a finance-focused role.


• Strong proficiency with modern technology platforms and cloud-based collaboration tools.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote opportunity offering flexibility and autonomy while contributing to a project at the forefront of AI innovation.

The engagement is expected to run for approximately 12 weeks, with an anticipated commitment of 30-40 hours per week and potential opportunities for extension based on project needs and performance.

You'll collaborate with teams focused on improving AI capabilities while applying the same critical thinking, financial judgment, and analytical rigor you've developed throughout your finance career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125.00 - $125.00/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 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 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.