• Capacity & Financial Planning Analyst

    Aston Carter (Seattle, WA)


    Job Description

    This role involves supporting effective decision-making through thorough economic, financial, and market analysis of critical issues. This includes capacity planning, price and cost modeling, and calculating returns on investment. The position also supports capacity forecasting, budgeting, and reporting efforts related to operating expenses, capital, and resource allocation. Additionally, the role involves designing and coordinating the development of systems and tools to accommodate the group's rapidly evolving business needs.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct economic, financial, and market analysis for effective decision-making.

    + Support capacity forecasting, budgeting, and reporting efforts.

    + Design and coordinate systems and tools development for evolving business needs.

    + Utilize Python-based modeling and enhance existing Python jobs.

    + Combine multiple data sources to produce actionable outcomes.

    + Assist with customer issues related to existing Excel-based models.

    + Hold weekly meetings with customers to understand and resolve issues.

    + Provide support to global tax teams through financial modeling.

    Essential Skills

    + Undergraduate degree in business, finance, engineering, or a related field.

    + 3-6 years of experience in capacity planning.

    + Strong analytic skills with experience in building and managing financial models.

    + Fluency in MS Excel and knowledge of SQL.

    + Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

    + Ability to work independently and adjust priorities in a changing environment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.

    + Experience in operations or capacity planning is a plus.

    + Experience with QuickSight or Tableau.

    + Python modeling experience.

    + Certification from a coding bootcamp is advantageous.

    Work Environment

    This position is 100% remote, offering flexibility in project focus, allowing individuals to explore areas of interest and shape their own career path. The work environment is collaborative, supporting tax professionals through financial modeling and providing support to global tax teams. The immediate team consists of approximately 8 members and works in a setting that requires a self-starter mindset due to significant ambiguity.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Nov 7, 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.