Financial Analyst III

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the MQ-1C Product Line Finance team in Poway, CA. You will support program planning, budgeting, and EAC development, working with cross-functional teams to ensure cost and schedule performance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in business with accounting/finance emphasis and six+ years of cost accounting experience, including EVMS. Travel may be required, and SAP experience is preferred.

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.
• Experience with project planning and scheduling; strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports program managers in planning and budgeting work, tracking incurred spending, anticipated future spending, and expected profit margins
• Develops performance baselines with integrated schedules
• Supports program managers in the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) for various contracts
• Conducts financial analysis, reporting and deliverables per EVMS and internal controls
• Collaborates with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts and Accounting to ensure program success
• Maintains work breakdown structures and charge numbers
• Supports customer cost and schedule briefings
• Assists with program risk & opportunity management
• Supports proposal preparation
• Prepares project funding status reports
• Performs cash flow and unbilled AR analysis
• Reviews and approves purchasing requests
• Interacts with auditors
• May train other financial analysts

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

EVMS experience

SAP experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration with accounting/finance emphasis

Tools

EVMS tools

SAP

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Analyst to join the MQ-1C Product Line Finance team at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems located in Poway, CA. This position, under general direction, is responsible for program planning and budgeting, tracking financial and schedule performance, and developing estimates at completion to support both programmatic reporting and the company’s business forecast. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, engineering, manufacturing, financial and other supporting staff. This role includes coaching and mentoring responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports program managers in planning and budgeting work, tracking incurred spending, anticipated future spending, and expected profit margins
• Develops performance baselines with integrated schedules
• Supports program managers in the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs) for a variety of contract types and scope
• Conducts financial analysis, reporting and deliverable preparation for cost and schedule performance in accordance with GA-ASI’s approved Earned Value Management System and/or internal controls and procedures
• Works cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts and Accounting to support successful program execution and issue resolution
• Updates and maintains work breakdown structures and charge numbers
• Supports customer cost and schedule briefings
• Supports program risk & opportunity management
• Supports proposal preparation
• Prepares project funding status reports
• Performs cash flow and unbilled accounts receivable analysis
• Reviews and approves purchasing requests
• Interfaces with internal and external auditors
• May provide training to other financial analysts

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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 project planning and scheduling expertise and project leadership skills.
• Customer and team focused, able to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.
• Experience preparing contractually required financial reports (CPR, IPMR, CFSR, CSDR, etc.) desired.
• Experience with Earned Value Management contracts (EVMS) and tools (ex. EVMS for Project) desired.
• SAP experience (desired).
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.