Financial Analyst

What the role needs

• Own and support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models supporting annual and multi-year forecasts.
• Build out a five-year financial projection and clearly explain the assumptions and methodology.
• Support development and refinement of the 2027 budget.
• Build forecasts that appropriately flow through the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Create cash flow and balance sheet projections based on forecasted operating results.
• Analyze historical financial information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and improve future forecasting accuracy.
• Maintain financial planning files and update models as actual results and assumptions change.
• Support cash and membership-related reconciliations, including maintaining supporting member information and reconciling cash receipts.
• Assist with additional account reconciliations as needed.
• Provide financial schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Partner cross-functionally to gather information needed for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

From the employer

Job Title: Financial Analyst Job Description We are seeking a hands-on Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cash flow planning, and financial reporting. This role is crucial in strengthening the companys financial planning processes, supporting day-to-day accounting needs, and driving longer-term initiatives. The ideal candidate has extensive FP&A experience and can independently build and maintain financial models that connect the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, explaining the assumptions behind their projections. Responsibilities • Own and support the annual budgeting and forecasting process. • Develop and maintain detailed financial models supporting annual and multi-year forecasts. • Build out a five-year financial projection and clearly explain the assumptions and methodology. • Support development and refinement of the 2027 budget. • Build forecasts that appropriately flow through the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. • Create cash flow and balance sheet projections based on forecasted operating results. • Analyze historical financial information, identify inconsistencies or errors, and improve future forecasting accuracy. • Maintain financial planning files and update models as actual results and assumptions change. • Support cash and membership-related reconciliations, including maintaining supporting member information and reconciling cash receipts. • Assist with additional account reconciliations as needed. • Provide financial schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors. • Partner cross-functionally to gather information needed for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. • Support upcoming ERP and technology initiatives. • Help evaluate opportunities to incorporate AI and automation into finance processes and workflows. • Take on additional finance and accounting projects outside of the annual budget cycle. Essential Skills • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. • Several years of hands-on FP&A, financial analysis, budgeting, or forecasting experience. • Demonstrated experience building financial models rather than only updating existing templates. • Strong understanding of the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. • Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial projections. • Strong Excel and financial modeling skills. • Ability to analyze historical financial information and identify errors, inconsistencies, and areas requiring additional investigation. • Comfortable supporting reconciliations and accounting-related responsibilities when needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience supporting audits is preferred. • ERP implementation, finance transformation, automation, or AI exposure is a plus. • Team-oriented and willing to be hands-on across both FP&A and accounting responsibilities. Work Environment The role will report to the VP of Finance and is fully onsite. The work environment offers visibility into the entire business, allowing you to influence strategic growth initiatives and directly see the impact of your analysis on company performance. You will partner closely with senior leadership and contribute to financial decisions across a growing portfolio of restaurants, hotels, clubs, and new ventures. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Miami,FL. 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.