General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Financial Analyst

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on accounting/finance, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, preferably with a government contractor
  • Expertise in industry and government cost accounting principles and project leadership skills
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with contractually required financial reports (e.g., IPMR, CFSR) is a plus
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management techniques and software is desirable
  • Strong MS Excel skills and experience with SAP preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support program managers in budgeting and tracking financial performance
  • Develop performance baselines for projects
  • Assist in creating Estimates at Complete (EACs) for various contracts
  • Prepare cost and schedule reports for customers
  • Establish forecasts for revenue, cost of sales, and gross margin
  • Aid in program risk and opportunity management processes
  • Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive financial information

Benefits

  • 9/80 flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Supportive work environment for professional development
  • Engagement with diverse financial analyses and project management tasks
  • Exposure to contract and strategic planning processes
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Program Finance Analyst to join our Finance department supporting our Aeronautical Systems (ASI) affiliate. This position is in San Diego (Poway), CA and offers a 9/80 flex hybrid work schedule.

Under general supervision, within an assigned division, this position is responsible for providing budgeting, cost and hours analyses, and reporting on assigned contracts and projects. Prepares budgets, forecasts, and related reports to monitor overall financial performance and for use in annual strategic planning and budget presentations. Follows established policies, procedures, and standard practices to ensure that financial planning and cost control activities are successfully implemented and maintained.

Responds to moderately complex inquiries from employees, managers, and external parties regarding a variety of financial data, some of which contain confidential and sensitive information. Creates internal presentations and may act as a contact with outside organizations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supports program managers in planning and budgeting work, tracking incurred spending, anticipated future spending, and expected profit margins
  • Develops performance baselines
  • Supports program managers in the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) for a variety of contract types and company funded programs
  • Prepares customer cost and schedule reports
  • Assists in establishing forecasted revenue, cost of sales, gross margin
  • Supports program risk & opportunity management
  • Assists Program Manager with updates and maintenance of project work breakdown structure
  • Prepares contract funding status reports
  • Performs cash flow analysis
  • Assists with unbilled accounts receivable analysis
  • Works cross-functionally with Program Management, Contracts and Accounting to support successful program execution and issue resolution
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and six or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Demonstrates expertise in and application of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, standards, and practices, as well as project leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones.
  • Must be customer focused and possess:
  • the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity
  • excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present accounting and finance findings
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
  • the ability to represent the department or company on projects
  • Experience preparing contractually required financial reports (IPMR, CFSR, CSDR, etc.) is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management techniques as part of financial management is highly desirable.
  • SAP experience is desirable.
  • Experience utilizing an earned value tool (e.g. EVM forProject, Empower) is desirable.
  • Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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