Description

Job Description
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
The FP&A Analyst supports commercial decision-making and strategic planning across the organization. This role combines responsibilities in commercial finance—such as sales and margin analysis, product profitability, and reporting—with financial planning duties, including forecasting, investment evaluation, project financial modeling, and risk and opportunity tracking.
As a key financial partner to Sales and Executive Leadership, the FP&A Analyst delivers clear, data-driven insights that guide strategic decisions and drive financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Finance & Controlling

Provide financial insights and decision support on revenue, margin, pricing, and product mix.
Analyze and report monthly bookings, billings, and profitability by region, customer, and product group, highlighting key trends and opportunities.
Prepare detailed P&L reports for sales centers.
Support sales teams with accurate bookings and billings forecasting.
Monitor performance against targets and KPIs, collaborating with commercial leaders to understand variances and implement corrective actions.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead annual budget, mid-term planning, and quarterly forecasting processes for sales, gross margin, and cost centers, ensuring alignment with group guidelines.
Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between actual and budgeted results, providing actionable insights.
Develop and enhance financial forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Analyze and revalue stock, collaborating with sales to manage aged inventory.
Monitor and analyze personal and operational expenses against forecasts, coordinating reclassifications with accounting as needed.
Track and report financial risks and opportunities, offering early warnings and proposing mitigation strategies.
Support the development of strategic planning materials, including long-range plans and growth opportunity assessments.
Collaborate across departments to understand financial needs and develop supportive business plans.
Calculate commissions for third-party representatives.

Investment & Project Analysis

Develop financial models for capital investment proposals, business cases, and strategic initiatives.
Analyze ROI, NPV, payback period, and scenario outcomes for capital projects, expansion plans, and new product introductions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to build project budgets, monitor spend, and report on financial progress.
Coordinate with group controlling and update relevant financial systems, ensuring alignment with accounting.

Skills

Forecasting, Financial analysis, presentation and communication skills, Financial, Financial planning and analysis, Reporting

Top Skills Details

Forecasting,Financial analysis,presentation and communication skills,Financial,Financial planning and analysis,Reporting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; advanced certifications (MBA, CPA, CMA) preferred.
5+ years of experience in FP&A, business controlling, or commercial finance roles; experience in manufacturing or B2B environments preferred.
Advanced Excel modeling skills and proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., SAP, Power BI, or similar).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to synthesize complex data into clear recommendations.
Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Understanding of financial ratios and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Novi, MI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Full benefits, will share benefit guide with vetted candidates

This is a fully onsite position in Novi,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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® double diamond 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.