Immediately Hiring: Senior FinOps Analyst

The Senior FinOps Analyst role has been open for about two months, primarily due to rapid organizational growth and the company’s need to scale its U.S.-based FinOps operations. Here are the key drivers:

Description:

1. Building Out FinOps Operations in the U.S.This client is expanding its FinOps presence beyond Portugal (where the existing 8-person team sits) and is actively growing its U.S. footprint. This role is the first meaningful FinOps hire in the U.S., positioned to support future team expansion.2. Increasing Need for Automation & ScalabilityThe company’s transaction volume and product complexity are growing. They need someone who can:Automate reconciliationsBuild scalable processesIntegrate AI into daily operationsReduce manual workload and riskThis requires a hands-on, experienced operator, which has been hard to find.3. Prior Candidates Haven’t Met the BarThey’ve had limited quality applicants so far—mostly lacking:True automation/AI implementation experienceProgression / leadership potentialCuriosity and ability to navigate complex systemsStrong FinOps or financial operations background4. Role Is Prime for GrowthThis position will likely have 1–2 direct reports in the future. They need someone with both:Strong hands-on skills.The ability to step into light management as the team grows. 5. Crypto Experience Is a Plus, Not a MustThe ideal background includes general finance/banking plus a curiosity for fintech and crypto, but the mix makes the target profile more specific.6. Very Low Turnover → Hiring Is Growth-Driven, Not Replacing

Specific Job description:

- Financial Operations & Reporting

- Oversee and execute weekly/monthly financial close activities and reporting models.

- Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial data across systems.

- Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal policies.

- Automation & AI Integration

- Lead initiatives to automate reconciliations and financial workflows using AI tools.

- Collaborate with Engineering to reduce manual processes and improve scalability.

- Research and implement new technologies and best practices for FinOps.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with Compliance, Business, and Product teams to support risk management and customer service.

- Advise development teams on financial impact of platform changes.

- Leadership & Growth

- Mentor junior team members and prepare for future management responsibilities (1–2 direct reports possible).

- Contribute to building a U.S.-based FinOps team and shaping operational strategy.

- Documentation & Continuous Improvement

- Maintain internal documentation for FinOps processes.

- Propose innovative approaches to improve efficiency and scalability.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.

- 7+ years of experience in financial operations related roles (management experience preferred).

- Strong background in financial reporting, data analysis, and process automation.

- Proven experience implementing automation/scripting using AI tools.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and curious—comfortable navigating complex systems.

- Broad knowledge of financial markets and operational risk management.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or FinTech (huge plus).

- Programming skills in SQL, Python, or JavaScript.

- Familiarity with banking frameworks and payment systems.

- Demonstrated thought leadership (e.g., certifications, blogs, community talks).

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Key Responsibilities\n\n- Financial Operations & Reporting\n- Oversee and execute weekly/monthly financial close activities and reporting models.\n- Reconcile transactions and maintain accurate financial data across systems.\n- Ensure compliance with international regulations and internal policies.\n- Automation & AI Integration\n- Lead initiatives to automate reconciliations and financial workflows using AI tools.\n- Collaborate with Engineering to reduce manual processes and improve scalability.\n- Research and implement new technologies and best practices for FinOps.\n- Cross-Functional Collaboration\n- Partner with Compliance, Business, and Product teams to support risk management and customer service.\n- Advise development teams on financial impact of platform changes.\n- Leadership & Growth\n- Mentor junior team members and prepare for future management responsibilities (1–2 direct reports possible).\n- Contribute to building a U.S.-based FinOps team and shaping operational strategy.\n- Documentation & Continuous Improvement\n- Maintain internal documentation for FinOps processes.\n- Propose innovative approaches to improve efficiency and scalability.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\n- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.\n- 7+ years of experience in financial operations related roles (management experience preferred).\n- Strong background in financial reporting, data analysis, and process automation.\n- Proven experience implementing automation/scripting using AI tools.\n- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.\n- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and curious—comfortable navigating complex systems.\n- Broad knowledge of financial markets and operational risk management.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n- Experience in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or FinTech (huge plus).\n- Programming skills in SQL, Python, or JavaScript.\n- Familiarity with banking frameworks and payment systems.\n- Demonstrated thought leadership (e.g., certifications, blogs, community talks).

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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