PGS Worldwide is seeking a Financial Analyst in Grand Prairie, TX for a contract to hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role provides financial analysis and technical writing support to engineering teams. The position includes analyzing financial data, generating purchase requests, supporting documentation needs, and working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Certification in cost accounting, financial analysis, or a related field, such as CMA or CPA
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 Excel, including complex spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, charts, VLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH
Strong Word skills, including creating and editing technical documents, using styles and formatting, and inserting tables, images, and graphics
Proficiency in PowerPoint, including creating presentations, using templates and themes, and inserting images, charts, and graphics
Familiarity with Outlook, including email, calendars, tasks, and reminders
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
Preferred Skills
Experience with Information Technology and Engineering scope, including cost accounting and financial analysis
Familiarity with purchase request generation and support processes
Technical writing skills supporting test plans, procedures, final reports, and presentations
Knowledge of 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
Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, finance, and procurement teams
Experience with contractor management and requisition processes, including Beeline contractor requisitions
Experience working in the defense or aerospace industry
What You’ll Do
Provide financial analysis and technical writing support to engineering teams
Analyze financial data and provide insights
Generate purchase requests
Assist engineering teams with documentation and technical writing tasks
Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and technical documents
Support budgeting, cost control, cost accounting, and financial reporting activities
Identify financial discrepancies and support resolution efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and procurement
Job ID: 21951-1
“Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level."