Financial Analyst

Geologics•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GeoLogics is seeking a Financial Analyst to support a top Aerospace and Defense client. This role involves providing financial analysis and technical writing support to the engineering team. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, generating purchase requests, and assisting with technical documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills, excellent technical writing abilities, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

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).
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, and using functions like VLOOKUP and INDEX/MATCH.
Strong skills in Word, including creating and editing technical documents, using styles and formatting, and inserting tables, images, and graphics.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, including creating presentations and slides, using templates and themes, and inserting images, charts, and graphics.
Familiarity with Outlook, including managing email and calendars and using tasks and reminders.
US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Information Technology and Engineering scope, including cost accounting and financial analysis.
Familiarity with purchase request generation and support processes.
Technical writing skills.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles.
Experience with financial reporting tools and software, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide Financial Analysis and Technical Writing support to the engineering team.
Analyze financial data.
Generate purchase requests.
Provide technical writing assistance to engineering teams.
Assist engineering teams with documentation and technical writing tasks, including test plans, procedures, final reports and presentations.
Perform actuals vs. plan analysis and variance reporting.
Identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and procurement.