Business Operations Manager

Description

Aston Carter is partnering with a family-owned channel solutions company for a business operations manager role in Oswego, IL. The FP&A Manager is a senior-level operational role responsible for ensuring accuracy, discipline, and insight across internal operations and financial performance. This position owns day-to-day operational execution while providing leadership with clear financial analysis, interpretation, and actionable recommendations.

This role is designed for a highly financially literate professional who can explain what the numbers mean, identify risks and opportunities, and help guide leadership decisions through data-driven insight.

Core Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Execution:

Own and optimize internal office and operational workflows

Oversee trade show execution, budgets, and post-event ROI analysis

Drive accountability across timelines, processes, and deliverables

Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements

Serve as the central operational partner to leadership

Financial Analysis & Strategic Insight:

Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports and dashboards

Analyze margins, commissions, vendor funding, accruals, and expense trends

Monitor cash flow and working capital dynamics

Conduct variance analysis and identify drivers behind performance shifts

Translate financial data into clear insights and recommended actions

Proactively surface financial risks and opportunities

This role is expected to interpret the data and advise leadership, not simply report results.

Financial Operations & Controls:

Oversee payroll coordination, accounts payable, and expense management

Ensure financial data integrity and documentation discipline

Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts

Strengthen internal controls and reporting reliability

Administrative & People Operations (Non-Decision Authority):

Oversee onboarding coordination and HR documentation accuracy

Maintain PTO, benefits, and personnel records

Ensure policy compliance and administrative consistency

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience

Strong financial acumen and advanced Excel skills

Adaptable, open to feedback, and comfortable improving existing processes

Someone who can grow with the business and bring fresh perspective in a small, family‑owned environment

Strong financial literacy with FP&A-style analytical experience

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Experience supporting ownership or executive leadership

High standards for accuracy, organization, and follow-through

Confidence explaining financial trends and implications

Sound judgment, discretion, and accountability

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oswego, IL.

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $64.00/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: • 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)

This is a hybrid position in Oswego,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.