Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in the execution of global Finance Transformation initiatives. This position focuses on optimizing the R2R, P2P, and O2C Finance processes globally, while also supporting broader program delivery, process improvement, and system support across the Finance organization. The role involves active collaboration with U.S. Finance Technology and global Finance Transformation leadership to ensure seamless system implementations, testing, and operational readiness activities. This hands-on, execution-focused role is crucial for supporting project delivery, data validation, system testing, and ongoing process improvements across Finance workflows. Responsibilities

- Support execution of Finance Transformation initiatives across R2R, P2P, and O2C processes including process-specific implementation tasks and deliverables.
- Assist in process improvement and transformation activities through automation, standardization, and process simplification.
- Partner with Finance IT and cross-functional business teams to gather requirements, document processes, and identify gaps and pain points.
- Support project lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, project planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment coordination.
- Perform data validation, reconciliation, and issue tracking to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
- Track project milestones, risks, and issues, providing regular status updates to project leads and leadership.
- Support system configuration, troubleshooting, and coordination with Technology teams, e.g., Workday or similar Finance systems.
- Assist with the preparation of project metrics reporting and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
- Assist with special project work for Finance as needed at the direction of Finance Transformation leadership.

Essential Skills

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 36 years of experience in Finance, Financial Systems, or Transformation.
- Experience supporting projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives.
- Basic understanding of Finance processes with R2R, P2P, O2C exposure.
- Experience with ERP or Finance systems; Workday or similar preferred.
- Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail.
- Project coordination and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and internal controls; SOX exposure a plus.

Work Environment The position offers a flexible work environment with the potential for permanent placement. The role involves working remotely four days a week and one day in the office, with initial training conducted onsite for one full week. The company operates on a global scale within the Real Estate industry, utilizing financial reporting tools and systems such as Workday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 position based out of Chicago, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

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.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.