Financial Analyst I

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL); Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting. You will perform economic research, analyze profit and loss statements, build financial models and generate actionable recommendations for management.

The role offers exposure to varied business lines and growth opportunities within the OTS finance team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and 0–3 years’ experience or equivalent combination
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Oral and written communication, analytical thinking, detail oriented, ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conducts quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units to track the organization’s progress against financial goals
• Reports current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making
• Analyzes cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements
• May also support corporate planning by conducting analyses of operational effectiveness and capacity utilization

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Deadline management

Statistical knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Analyst I

Location: US-FL-St Petersburg

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting‑edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success – fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high‑performance team!

Job Summary

• Performs economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation and investments
• Analyzes profit‑and‑loss income statements and prepares reports and recommendations to management
• Generates forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, finance and other areas of business
• Researches economic progressions to assist the organization’s financial planning
• Creates financial models of "what if" scenarios for future business planning decisions in areas such as new product development, new marketing strategies, etc.

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Conducts quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects.
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units to track the organization’s progress against financial goals.
• Reports current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making.
• Analyzes cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements.
• May also support corporate planning by conducting analyses of operational effectiveness and capacity utilization.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate’s Degree and 0‑3 years’ experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Other: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree
• Discipline/Major: Finance/ Accounting
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account reconciliation. Business valuation. Financial analysis. Financial forecasting. Trend analysis. Financial analysis software. Financial research and analytics software.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at‑will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.