[Hiring] Business Analyst 5 @Aston Carter
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Role Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to lead budget and headcount management for two client groups, supporting the respective General Managers of each group. This role involves fiscal year planning, budget and headcount management, and regular reporting. You will maintain project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budget management.
• Collaborate with team leadership to understand and prioritize headcount and budget needs.
• Manage and track team expenditures for two engineering client groups, including quarterly forecast cycles, monthly close reporting, and accruals.
• Work with engagement managers to ensure purchase orders are opened on time and aligned with budget forecasts.
• Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs, and offer solutions to potential budget overruns.
• Work with General Managers and the organizational headcount team to prioritize incremental and backfill headcount requests.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• 4+ years of experience in resource gap analysis.
• Experience in operations analysis, reconciliation, and finance.
Requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles as needed.
• Experience analyzing business trends and projecting future revenues and expenses.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Benefits
• 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)
Work Environment
This is a remote position that requires adherence to Pacific Standard Time core hours. The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, totaling 40 hours per week with no overtime. Standard equipment, such as a laptop, mouse, headset, and extra monitor, will be provided by the supplier. The team is dynamic and at the forefront of supply chain innovation, offering opportunities for process improvement projects across the organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 the following:
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
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Role Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to lead budget and headcount management for two client groups, supporting the respective General Managers of each group. This role involves fiscal year planning, budget and headcount management, and regular reporting. You will maintain project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics, and budget management.
• Collaborate with team leadership to understand and prioritize headcount and budget needs.
• Manage and track team expenditures for two engineering client groups, including quarterly forecast cycles, monthly close reporting, and accruals.
• Work with engagement managers to ensure purchase orders are opened on time and aligned with budget forecasts.
• Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs, and offer solutions to potential budget overruns.
• Work with General Managers and the organizational headcount team to prioritize incremental and backfill headcount requests.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, finance, accounting, or a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• 4+ years of experience in resource gap analysis.
• Experience in operations analysis, reconciliation, and finance.
Requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles as needed.
• Experience analyzing business trends and projecting future revenues and expenses.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Benefits
• 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)
Work Environment
This is a remote position that requires adherence to Pacific Standard Time core hours. The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, totaling 40 hours per week with no overtime. Standard equipment, such as a laptop, mouse, headset, and extra monitor, will be provided by the supplier. The team is dynamic and at the forefront of supply chain innovation, offering opportunities for process improvement projects across the organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 the following:
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
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