Sr. Business Analyst

Aston Carter is a company providing corporate talent solutions across various industries. They are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst to lead budget and headcount management for two client groups, supporting the respective General Managers, and maintaining project management processes.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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