• Financial Analyst 4

    Aston Carter (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Financial AnalystJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Financial Analyst with a specialization in IT Program Financial Analysis to join our finance business partnering team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in financial modeling and analytics to support decision-making for strategic M&A programs and various projects. You will be instrumental in driving cost transparency and alignment between IT and business teams, helping to manage and communicate the value of technology investments.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage robust program financial consolidation models and analytics to identify emerging trends and create forward-looking insights.

    + Develop and maintain program reporting tools such as dashboards, scorecards, and resource estimation workbooks to provide actionable insights on program expenses and capital project spending.

    + Provide financial modeling and analysis expertise to senior IT leaders to support resource management and capital investment decisions.

    + Lead the analysis and review of monthly actuals, including accruals, and update forecasts through detailed contract analysis.

    + Perform ad hoc financial analysis to assist IT leadership in decision-making and transparency of financial impacts.

    + Support validation and review of JIRA-driven decision-making frameworks for IT spend approvals.

    + Align forecasts within Apptio to ensure visibility into program expense projections.

    + Ensure forecasting data within Apptio matches external expense models.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA in Finance preferred.

    + 7+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience focusing on IT operations and strategic initiatives.

    + Advanced knowledge of financial data modeling, cost classification, IT analytics, and IT service costing strategies.

    + Experience with complex resource funding models and the ability to assess impacts from budget variance and forecast perspectives.

    + Familiarity with the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework and IT budgeting for infrastructure, operations, and information security.

    + Proficiency in Workday and either JIRA, ServiceNow, or Adaptive Insights.

    + Advanced Excel skills, including IF Statements, VLookup, Power Pivot/Query, and SQL.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Apptio One and TargetProcess.

    + CMA, CPA, FMVA, or FPAC certifications are a plus.

    + Technology Business Management (TBM) or FinOps certifications are an advantage but not required.

    + MBA in Finance or an advanced degree in a quantitative field is preferred.

    Work Environment

    This position offers the flexibility of being fully remote. In the first month, initial work will be required to integrate with team processes and systems. The role involves using technologies such as JIRA, ServiceNow, Workday, SQL, and Excel. The company values a collaborative work culture, providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic industry-leading environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

     

    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 May 30, 2025.

    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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.