Manufacturing Operations Financial Analyst

12-MONTH CONTRACT

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Financial Analyst

Job Description

The Financial Analyst supports the Controller and site operations teams with financial and accounting processes. This position is a key member of the finance/accounting team at the site, assisting in several finance areas such as month-end close, financial forecasting, reporting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and analysis. The role involves managing and maintaining the cost accounting system and is responsible for all cost of goods sold and cost of goods produced reporting. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides insight and analysis of financial operating results and acts as a business partner to teams, leaders, and other members of the finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller and site operations teams with financial and accounting processes.
• Assist in month-end close, financial forecasting, reporting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances analysis.
• Manage and maintain the cost accounting system.
• Responsible for all cost of goods sold and cost of goods produced reporting.
• Provide insight and analysis of financial operating results.
• Act as a business partner to teams, leaders, and other members of the finance and operations teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inventory management.
• Proficient in forecasting and budgeting.
• Skilled in variance analysis.
• Ability to create pivot tables and Vlookups in Excel.
• Proficient in SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAGE, NetSuite, or Infor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of variance analysis experience within a manufacturing company.
• 3+ years of forecasting/budgeting experience.
• 3+ years of inventory experience.
• Experience in cost accounting is a plus.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite. The work environment is supportive, providing a long-term contract opportunity. You will be working for a manager who does not micromanage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/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 Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 5, 2026.

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.

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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…