Financial Analyst

Overview

This role requires the candidate to be a W2 employee and US citizenship is mandatory. The position involves providing financial analysis and technical writing support to the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and generate purchase requests
• Assist engineering teams with technical writing tasks, including documentation, test plans, procedures, final reports, and presentations
• Interpret financial data to identify trends and provide insights
• Support cost accounting and financial reporting activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, finance, and procurement
• Manage requisition processes, including contractor management and Beeline contractor requisitions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certification in cost accounting, financial analysis, or related field (e.g., CMA, CPA)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or related field
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and cost control
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex spreadsheets, pivot tables, charts, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (technical document creation, styles, formatting, tables, images)
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (presentations, templates, images, charts)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook (email, calendar, tasks, reminders)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Information Technology and Engineering environments, including cost accounting and financial analysis
• Familiarity with purchase request generation and support processes
• Technical writing skills tailored to engineering documentation
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles such as actuals vs. plan analysis and variance reporting
• Experience with financial reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in defense or aerospace industries with knowledge of client financial systems and processes

Location

• US Citizenship required

Employment Type

• W2 Employee