Aston Carter
Financial Analyst III
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Financial Analyst III to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and leadership abilities, enabling them to build robust relationships with executives and department leads. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and enhance financial performance.
Responsibilities
Partner with Division VP and program team to provide analysis and guidance for informed decision-making and improved financial performance.
Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the program portfolio and recommend actions based on analysis.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to create the Division's annual budget.
Maintain and monitor program forecasts, highlighting drivers and exposing risks and opportunities to meet or exceed financial targets.
Support all aspects of program financial management and reporting, ensuring projects remain within negotiated parameters and funded levels.
Provide advanced financial planning and execution support for contract deliverables, subcontractor management, and invoicing.
Explain key drivers of actual results against Budget and Forecast for various contract types (FFP, T&M, LOE, and Cost type).
Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis and corporate submission.
Support Monthly Accounting Close activities, including cost accruals, revenue and profit review, invoice review, and indirect expense review.
Identify corrective actions and collaborate with Accounting staff to ensure accurate Profit & Loss reflections.
Monitor business unit A/R and work with PMs and Billing to minimize Days Sales Outstanding.
Support Finance Manager and VP with monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc requirements.
Essential Skills
5-8 years of experience in GOVCON as a Financial Analyst.
Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling.
Experience with Costpoint and Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
Familiarity with contract types such as Fixed Price, T&M, and Costplus.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Experience working on large projects or multiple portfolios.
Potential for working up to 50 hours a week during peak season.
Work Environment This is a hybrid role with an office in Sterling and reporting to the Alexandria Coast Guard location. The position requires being onsite for a minimum of 2 days a week. Standard business hours apply.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, Virginia and Fairfax, VA.
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $45.67 - $55.29/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:
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)
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Aston Carter 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.
Contact Kaitland Clawson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Division VP and program team to provide analysis and guidance for informed decision-making and improved financial performance.
Identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the program portfolio and recommend actions based on analysis.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to create the Division's annual budget.
Maintain and monitor program forecasts, highlighting drivers and exposing risks and opportunities to meet or exceed financial targets.
Support all aspects of program financial management and reporting, ensuring projects remain within negotiated parameters and funded levels.
Provide advanced financial planning and execution support for contract deliverables, subcontractor management, and invoicing.
Explain key drivers of actual results against Budget and Forecast for various contract types (FFP, T&M, LOE, and Cost type).
Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis and corporate submission.
Support Monthly Accounting Close activities, including cost accruals, revenue and profit review, invoice review, and indirect expense review.
Identify corrective actions and collaborate with Accounting staff to ensure accurate Profit & Loss reflections.
Monitor business unit A/R and work with PMs and Billing to minimize Days Sales Outstanding.
Support Finance Manager and VP with monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc requirements.
Essential Skills
5-8 years of experience in GOVCON as a Financial Analyst.
Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and modeling.
Experience with Costpoint and Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
Familiarity with contract types such as Fixed Price, T&M, and Costplus.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Experience working on large projects or multiple portfolios.
Potential for working up to 50 hours a week during peak season.
Work Environment This is a hybrid role with an office in Sterling and reporting to the Alexandria Coast Guard location. The position requires being onsite for a minimum of 2 days a week. Standard business hours apply.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, Virginia and Fairfax, VA.
Pay and Benefits Pay range: $45.67 - $55.29/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:
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)
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Aston Carter 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.
Contact Kaitland Clawson
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.
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