Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst/Technical Writer to support their engineering team. The role involves analyzing financial data, generating purchase requests, and assisting with technical writing tasks.
Responsibilities
- Provide Financial Analysis and Technical Writing support to our engineering team
- Duties include analyzing financial data, generating purchase requests, and providing technical writing assistance to our engineering teams
Skills
- 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)
- 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or a related field
- Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and cost control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to create complex spreadsheets, pivot tables, and charts
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including: Creating complex spreadsheets and formulas, Developing pivot tables and charts, Using Excel functions, such as VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH
- Strong skills in Word, including: Creating and editing technical documents, Using styles and formatting to create consistent documents, Inserting tables, images, and other graphics
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, including: Creating presentations and slides, Using templates and themes to create consistent presentations, Inserting images, charts, and other graphics
- Familiarity with Outlook, including: Managing email and calendars, Using tasks and reminders to stay organized
- Experience with Information Technology and Engineering scope, including cost accounting and financial analysis
- Familiarity with purchase request generation and support processes
- Technical writing skills, with the ability to assist engineering teams with documentation and technical writing tasks, including test plans, procedures, final reports and presentations
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles, including actuals vs. plan analysis and variance reporting
- Experience with financial reporting tools and software, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and procurement
- Experience with contractor management and requisition processes, including Beeline contractor requisitions
- Experience working in a defense or aerospace industry, with knowledge of Lockheed Martin's financial systems and processes
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