Financial Analyst II

General Atomics; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate FP&A team in San Diego, CA. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support internal consolidated reporting for GA and affiliates.

You will perform variance analyses, drive data quality, and partner with cross-functional teams to guide strategic decisions. Requires 3+ years cost accounting experience and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance; 3+ years of cost accounting experience.
• May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• General knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts.
• Customer-focused with the ability to develop solutions for moderately scoped problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide others on finance matters.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; extended hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
• Identify financial status by comparing results with forecasts.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models for forecasting and decision making.
• Perform variance analysis and provide explanations to management.
• Reconcile and validate data across systems; investigate discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Improve productivity by designing automated reports and processes.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as financial business partner to non-financial personnel and explain financial concepts.
• Support strategic decision-making through detailed financial studies.
• Complete ad hoc analyses and special projects with minimal supervision.
• Participate in audits; support inventory and compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

SAP experience

Computer skills

Education

BBA with accounting/finance emphasis

Tools

SAP

Job description

57271BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in San Diego, CA. Reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager will support the internal consolidated reporting for General Atomics & Affiliates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.

• Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing results with forecasts.

• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.

• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to forecasts and budgets; identify key drivers and provide clear, actionable explanations to management.

• Reconcile and validate financial data across multiple systems and sources; investigate discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Improve productivity and data quality by designing and enhancing automated reports, tools, and processes in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.

• Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend and help implement corrective actions or process improvements.

• Serve as financial business partner to non-financial personnel by explaining financial concepts, results, and implications in clear, concise terms.

• Support strategic and operational decision-making through detailed financial studies of past, current, and projected business performance.

• Contribute to team and departmental goals by completing compiles ad hoc analyses and special projects with minimal supervision.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Support Inventory Management in a Grouping, Pegging and Distribution Manufacturing environment.

• Assist in maintaining and improving documentation of SAP-related financial processes, controls, and standard work to support ongoing compliance.

Participate in internal and external financial, inventory and compliance audits.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and three 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.

• Must have a general knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• the ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;

• excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report accounting and finance findings to a variety of audiences;

• excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties on accounting and finance matters;

• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,

• excellent computer skills.

• experience with SAP is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Category:

Finance/Accounting

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

51,610

Pay Range High:

87,213

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.