Finance Associate V

Role Info: We are looking for an experienced professional to support the Sales Content and Monetization organizations to bring more scale efficiency and innovation to our budget and planning operations. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated critical thinker who understands different perspectives and translates data-driven insights into thoughtful solutions. Equally important will be the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and know how to balance getting the details right while still moving fast.Responsibilities

Operate with a deep understanding of core FPA planning principles processes and deliverables such as budgeting forecasting annual planning accruals and close variance analysis approvals and reporting

Manage day to day budget operations such as budget transfers updating budget trackers providing updates to business partners on latest actuals.

Track and reconcile headcount and payroll data

Drive quarterly financial consolidations reporting and assist FMs with close and forecast processes end to end pull data to support analysis prepare slides/leadership reporting charts review accruals and keep forecast models up to date.

Maintain monthly updates to the Music and Content files ensuring partner deal actuals and forecast are reflected with accuracy and account for business and revenue accounting input.

Identify and drive process improvements to continuously simplify automate and scale forecasting reporting and other financial processes

Assist with forecast data uploads at the account and cost center level

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills attention to detail and critical thinking.

Ability to work independently and manage ones time.

Previous FPA experience

MUST HAVE

Previous experience with Financial applications such as Microsoft Word Excel Google Sheets. Smartview/EPM/Hyperion Planning experience STRONG ASSETS

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field. Master's degree preferred. Minimum 3 years related experience.

Experience with excel and google sheets

Skills:financeExperience Level:Expert LevelWe reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: · Medical, dental & vision · 401(k)/Roth· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D) · Short and long-term disability · Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) · 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. 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.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.