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Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Leader Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Financial Planning and Analysis Leader who will mentor and support the continued development of our Financial Planning & Analysis team. The successful candidate will partner with regional, operational, and executive leadership to provide financial insights that support better business decisions. Responsibilities • Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts while improving accuracy. • Develop and refine KPIs and performance metrics to give leadership greater visibility into business performance. • Perform scenario, what-if, and financial impact analysis for potential business changes and new opportunities. • Turn financial analysis into practical action plans in partnership with operational leadership. • Track progress against business initiatives, financial goals, scorecards, and key performance measures. • Lead special financial and operational analysis projects based on evolving business needs. • Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, FP&A processes, and broader business planning activities. • Build strong working relationships across multiple levels of the organization and become a trusted financial partner to leadership. • Ensure financial reporting, analysis, and business insights are delivered accurately and on time. • Work with external business partners and manufacturers to analyze and track incentive, marketing, and financial programs. • Collaborate across departments to solve problems, improve processes, and support overall business objectives. • Take on additional financial projects and strategic initiatives as needed. Essential Skills • 8+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related area. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts. • Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to dig into the details while still seeing the bigger business picture. • Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. • Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of taking initiative. • Comfortable working independently while also leading projects and collaborating across teams. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and relationships with senior and operational leadership. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. • Ability to travel up to 30%. • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Work Environment This position requires collaboration with various departments and external partners. The role involves a mix of independent work and team leadership. The candidate should be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and be willing to travel up to 30% of the time. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $135000.00/yr. 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. *Medical Employees have three Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND medical options to choose from, a PPO plan, and two High Deductible plans that can be paired with an HSA account. We also offer the Surest PPO Plan that utilizes the United Health Care network. Depending on where you live in California, you have a third option of a Kaiser HMO and potentially a 4th option that allows for care in Mexico (MediExcel). These choices allow you to pick the medical benefit product that best fit your needs. Dental Employees have two Delta Dental insurance plans to choose from, a Core plan and a Buy-up plan. The plans have differing maximum benefit and orthodontia amounts available. Vision Employees have two VSP vision insurance to choose from, a Core plan and Buy-Up plan. As a VSP member, you would have access to a large network of vision providers that offer preferred pricing on services and hardware. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) We offer the ability to save on taxes by opening a Flexible Spending Account. These tax-advantaged accounts let you pay for your out-of-pocket health and dependent care costs with tax-free dollars. Health Savings Account (HSA) You are able to open one of these individually owned accounts if you are enrolled in either of our High Deductible Health Plans. This account allows an employee to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses. With an HSA, you can deposit money tax free, it grows tax free and you can withdraw it tax free for eligible medical expenses! Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND. 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 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.

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Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts while improving accuracy.
Develop and refine KPIs and performance metrics to give leadership greater visibility into business performance.
Perform scenario, what-if, and financial impact analysis for potential business changes and new opportunities.
Turn financial analysis into practical action plans in partnership with operational leadership.
Track progress against business initiatives, financial goals, scorecards, and key performance measures.
Lead special financial and operational analysis projects based on evolving business needs.
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, FP&A processes, and broader business planning activities.
Build strong working relationships across multiple levels of the organization and become a trusted financial partner to leadership.
Ensure financial reporting, analysis, and business insights are delivered accurately and on time.
Work with external business partners and manufacturers to analyze and track incentive, marketing, and financial programs.
Collaborate across departments to solve problems, improve processes, and support overall business objectives.
Take on additional financial projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
Essential Skills
8+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or a related area.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts.
Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to dig into the details while still seeing the bigger business picture.
Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.
Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of taking initiative.
Comfortable working independently while also leading projects and collaborating across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and relationships with senior and operational leadership.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.

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