Financial Analyst/Technical Writer

Overview

This role involves providing financial analysis and technical writing support to an engineering team. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, generating purchase requests, and assisting with technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights
• Generate purchase requests to support engineering projects
• Assist engineering teams with technical writing tasks, including test plans, procedures, final reports, and presentations
• Create and edit technical documents using Microsoft Word
• Develop presentations and slides using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Manage email, calendars, tasks, and reminders using Microsoft Outlook

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Information Technology and Engineering scope, including cost accounting and financial analysis
• Familiarity with purchase request generation and support processes
• Technical writing skills to assist engineering teams with documentation
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, including actuals vs. plan analysis and variance reporting
• Experience with financial reporting tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve financial discrepancies
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, and procurement
• Experience with contractor management and requisition processes, including Beeline contractor requisitions
• Experience working in defense or aerospace industries, with knowledge of Lockheed Martin's financial systems and processes

Location

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Compensation & Benefits

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