Financial Analyst Senior

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead budgeting and forecasting for assigned operations. The role emphasizes data-driven insights, strong Excel skills, and collaboration with finance leadership.

The candidate will analyze variances, provide actionable recommendations, and support continuous process improvements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, with preferred master's and related certifications.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Must possess and demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to arrive at, and communicate, insightful conclusions based on data research and analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Corridor and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads budgeting and forecasting in assigned operational areas.
• Performs ongoing analysis and reporting of actual performance to budgets and forecasts.
• Provides recommendations on risks, opportunities and actions to management.
• Conducts in-depth financial analysis for operational and strategic initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Master's Degree may offset 1 year experience

Other Certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Corridor

SAP

Job description

Financial Analyst Senior in GAC Savannah

Proficiency in Excel is required. Must possess and demonstrate strong communication skills. Must be detail oriented and able to arrive at, and communicate, insightful conclusions based on data research and analysis.

Power BI, Corridor and / or SAP experience is a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Master's Degree preferred. 4 years increasing financial responsibility. Working understanding of GAAP. Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field may offset 1 year of experience. Other Certification preferred.

Position Purpose:

Leads the assigned operational business areas in developing budgets and forecasts as well as understanding risks and opportunities. Under minimal supervision, performs ongoing analysis and reporting of actual performance to budgets and/or forecasts. Performs in depth analysis and provides recommendations to operational business units and financial management on area business matters.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Provides assistance to operational departments in budget preparation. Develops staffing and other revenue/margin/expense plans as required. in coordination with operational management.
• Prepares reports related to operational or strategic initiatives, analyzes significant variances from planned or forecasted results and provides interpretative comments and recommendations to management.
• Prepares accurate and timely analysis and report actual financial performance versus budgets and forecasts. Provides analysis on risks and opportunities and supports analysis on corrective actions. Performs analysis as required. to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Performs in-depth analysis as required, both for operational and strategic initiatives.
• Continually evaluates financial process to identify and implement continuous process improvements, both in support of operations and with financial processes. Capture and report savings as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237339

Category: Finance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/06/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.