• Financial Analyst 1

    Aston Carter (Newark, CA)


    Job Title: Financial Analyst 1Job Description

     

    Join a dynamic team within the Product Development department focusing on finance at the intersection of business and product development initiatives. This role involves collaboration with Supply Chain and Accounting to evaluate business case scenarios for product designs and supplier investments, determining the financial requirements for product development.

    Responsibilities

    + Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of bill of material and vendor investment costs related to future vehicles.

    + Develop effective bill of material management tools and segment large data sets into digestible metrics for cross-functional teams.

    + Review purchase requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with the financial plan.

    + Facilitate program team alignment and decision-making, presenting data in cohesive reports to communicate progress on key program milestones.

    + Participate in additional ad-hoc assignments and projects, including month-end financial reporting, long-term Business Plan development, benchmarking, and process analysis.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum 2 years of experience with strong Excel modeling.

    + Minimum 2 years of experience with forecasting in Business Case scenario, NPD, or IRR calculation.

    + Minimum 2 years of experience with engineering development or automotive knowledge, understanding timelines from concept to production.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.

    + 1-3 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year directly supporting engineering, technology, or product teams.

    + Experience in product development, bill of materials, supply chain, or engineering preferred.

    + Proven technical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills with independent judgment and creativity to communicate key performance drivers to senior management.

    + Ability to manage multiple projects with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

    + Effective written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

    + Experience as a Finance Analyst at an Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier is a significant advantage.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position requires onsite work from Monday to Friday, offering an opportunity to collaborate with core owners of the Mid-Size platform and engage with various parts of the business, especially for those interested in product development and the automotive industry.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Newark, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/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 onsite position in Newark,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.