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Financial Analyst / Technical Writer

We are seeking a Financial Analyst / Technical Writer to support engineering teams by providing financial analysis, cost tracking, purchase request support, and technical documentation. This role combines financial planning responsibilities with technical writing and requires someone who can effectively collaborate with engineering, finance, procurement, and program teams.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, experience supporting engineering organizations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial data to support engineering and program teams.
• Prepare financial reports and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and expenditures.
• Perform cost analysis, variance reporting, and actual versus plan analysis.
• Identify financial trends and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Generate and support purchase requests for engineering organizations.
• Assist with financial planning and cost control initiatives.

Technical Writing

• Support engineering teams with technical documentation.
• Create, edit, and maintain:
  • Test plans
  • Procedures
  • Final reports
  • Technical documentation
  • Presentations
• Ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and professionally formatted.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Program teams.
• Support contractor management activities.
• Assist with contractor requisition processes, including Beeline requisitions.
• Help improve financial reporting processes and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Related field
• Professional certification preferred, such as:
  • CMA
  • CPA
  • Equivalent financial certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in:
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cost Accounting
  • Finance
  • Related analytical roles
• Strong understanding of:
  • Financial principles
  • Budgeting
  • Cost control
  • Financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Microsoft Office Requirements

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• Complex spreadsheets and formulas
• Pivot Tables
• Charts and dashboards
• VLOOKUP
• INDEX/MATCH
• Financial analysis and reporting

Microsoft Word

• Technical document creation and editing
• Styles and formatting
• Tables, graphics, and images
• Professional documentation

Microsoft PowerPoint

• Professional presentations
• Templates and themes
• Charts, graphics, and visual reporting

Microsoft Outlook

• Email management
• Calendar management
• Tasks and reminders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Engineering or Information Technology organizations.
• Experience with:
  • Cost accounting
  • Financial analysis
  • Purchase request generation
  • Financial reporting
• Technical writing experience supporting engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of:
  • Actual versus Plan analysis
  • Variance reporting
  • Cost accounting principles
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as:
  • Excel
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
• Experience working with contractor management and Beeline contractor requisitions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Program Management teams.
• Experience within the defense or aerospace industry is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace financial systems and business processes is a plus.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.