Project Finance & Controls Analyst

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a finance-focused professional in San Diego to provide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting support for diverse programs. You will work with Program Management, Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and technical teams to ensure accurate financial planning, cost control, and funding visibility while safeguarding sensitive information.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data integrity, and timely program documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial-planning principles, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with SAP or comparable financial systems is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supports budgeting, forecasting, cost reports, and revenue inputs for projects and programs.
• Maintains budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses; tracks labor hours and funding.
• Assists with pipeline information, work authorization, and program performance reporting.
• Interfaces with cross-functional teams to collect, validate, and report project data.
• Prepares presentations and management briefings; responds to inquiries with discretion.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a finance-focused professional in San Diego to provide budgeting, forecasting, and reporting support for diverse programs. You will work with Program Management, Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and technical teams to ensure accurate financial planning, cost control, and funding visibility while safeguarding sensitive information.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data integrity, and timely program documentation.