Financial Analyst

About the role

The Ash Group is hiring a Financial Analyst for our client, a pioneering technology company providing hardware, software, and services that transform and improve productivity across industries. This is a 7-month contract position working in Dayton, OH (Hybrid). We are offering a pay rate up to $86.09/hr W2, based on skill set.

Responsibilities

• Operational Performance & KPI Architecture: Lead the strategy, development, and refinement of operational metrics reporting across tech organizations to drive strategic decision-making and business alignment
• Integrated FP&A Management: Direct multi-quarter financial planning, forecasting, and actuals analysis, delivering strategic insights that optimize resource allocation
• Process Transformation & Automation: Proactively identify, design, and implement value-add enhancements across financial systems, forecasting workflows, and operational processes
• Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, delivering proactive financial analysis, and strategic recommendations
• Oversight & Accounting Controls: Maintain high-level oversight of financial governance and SOX compliance
• Supervising month-end close processes: Review key journal entries for month end close and recommend corrective actions

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field (Masters or Certification Preferred)
• Experience: 5–8+ years of progressive experience in corporate FP&A or finance (equivalent to Senior / Principal / Lead Financial Analyst levels)
• Citizenship/Work Authorization: US Citizens or Green Card Holder Only. No C2C or 3rd Parties

Skills

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and Google Sheets, including complex macro/formula usage, scenario planning, and data integration
• Executive Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to distill complex financial datasets into clear, actionable executive-level insights
• Strategic Ownership: Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, establishing governance, and holding business leaders accountable for financial targets
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Advanced capability in root-cause analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits
• After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting

Pay

Up to $86.09/hr W2 based on skill set