About this role
Job Title: FP&A Associate Job Description The FP&A Associate analyzes financial data, supports budgeting and forecasting activities, and prepares standard financial reports to help drive informed business decisions. This role contributes to financial modeling, maintains reporting processes, and develops basic financial presentations for regular business reviews while working within established guidelines and procedures. Responsibilities
- Analyze departmental financial data and variances to support budget planning and forecast adjustments.
- Prepare standard financial reports by compiling data from designated business units and tracking key metrics.
- Support financial modeling efforts by maintaining existing templates and updating financial assumptions as needed.
- Assist with budget management through systematic data collection, variance tracking, and reporting.
- Develop basic financial presentations for regular business reviews and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain established reporting processes and procedures for assigned areas to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Perform a range of assignments related to finance and accounting within the FP&A discipline, following prescribed guidelines and policies.
- Use company policies and analytical frameworks to evaluate financial situations and provide insights.
- Collaborate with colleagues across business units to gather financial information and ensure data integrity.
- Continue to build knowledge of the organization, its processes, and its customers to enhance the quality of financial analysis.
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated experience in forecasting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
- Strong finance and accounting skills, including understanding of budgets, variances, and key financial metrics.
- Ability to prepare and interpret standard financial reports for business units.
- Competence in budgeting processes, including data collection and variance tracking.
- Capability to support and maintain financial models, including updating assumptions and templates.
- Skill in developing clear, basic financial presentations for business reviews.
- Ability to work within prescribed guidelines and policies when analyzing financial situations.
- Comfort receiving and applying a moderate level of guidance and direction while working independently on assigned tasks.
- 3 + years of related experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Working knowledge and experience within the FP&A job discipline, with a willingness to broaden capabilities over time.
- Ongoing commitment to building knowledge of company operations, processes, and customers.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when compiling data and tracking metrics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating financial variances and trends.
- Effective communication skills to present financial information clearly in reports and presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments within established processes and timelines.
- Comfort working with standardized templates and reporting procedures while contributing to continuous improvement.
Work Environment The FP&A Associate works in a professional office or hybrid environment focused on finance and accounting activities. The role involves regular use of standard business productivity and financial reporting tools, collaboration with various business units, and adherence to established reporting processes and company guidelines. Work typically follows standard business hours, with periods of increased activity around budgeting cycles, forecasting updates, and regular business reviews. The environment supports structured workflows, moderate guidance from leadership, and opportunities to expand knowledge of the organizations financial operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.86/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 Honolulu, HI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.
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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.
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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 final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.