Financial Analyst - VIRGINIA Construction

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the VIRGINIA Construction Program Finance team. The role focuses on performance measurement, variance analysis, budgeting, and cost reporting for government contracts.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining plans, and coordinating with Cost Account Managers and Directors. Prior EB experience and EVMS familiarity are a plus; strong Excel, Power BI, and Oracle skills are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or Statistics/Analysis.
• Strong analytical, numeric, and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with large data sets and financial reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performance measurement and variance analysis; including Cost Account Plans.
• Communication with Cost Account Managers and department Directors.
• Budget development and maintenance.
• Estimate at Complete review.
• Create and update daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Manpower Plan and Operating Plan development.
• Input to Finance Systems for Indicated Profit, Sales Orders and Backlog.
• Bi-weekly construction progressing.
• Preparation of billing instructions for submittal to Cash Management.
• Preparation of cost reports to support both internal and external customers.
• Shop Order control.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Verbal & written comms

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, Math, Economics, or Statistics/Analysis

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

MRPII

Mainframe

Job description

The Program Finance department serves as a critical business partner by providing analysis, insight, and guidance to enable strategic program decisions and achieving bottom-line results.

This Financial Analyst position, located at the Groton Shipyard Facility, supports the VIRGINIA Construction Program Finance team.

Responsibilities Include

• Performance measurement and variance analysis; including Cost Account Plans
• Communication with Cost Account Managers and department Directors
• Budget development and maintenance
• Estimate at Complete review
• Create and update daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
• Manpower Plan and Operating Plan development
• Input to Finance Systems for Indicated Profit, Sales Orders and Backlog
• Bi-weekly construction progressing
• Preparation of billing instructions for submittal to Cash Management
• Preparation of cost reports to support both internal and external customers
• Shop Order control

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or Statistics/Analysis

Preferred

• 2+ years of related experience
• Prior Electric Boat experience/internship
• Earned Value Management experience
• Experience in Government contract cost control
• Experience with EB Systems (Mainframe, MRPII, Purchasing and Inventory, Oracle)
• Experience reporting and analyzing financial data
• Experience with Power BI

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint
• Must be interested in and capable of analyzing large sets of data with minimal supervision
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Ability to work collaboratively with others