Senior Financial Analyst

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a full-time, hybrid role based in Bothell, WA. The analyst will support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for programs and business units, preparing analyzed financial statements for leadership.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, cost and margin analysis, data consolidation, and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience with income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

Responsibilities

• Perform variance, cost and margin analyses and consolidate financial data.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly and annual reports for leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal audits and controls.
• Develop and deliver management dashboards and presentations.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/CFA a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Hyperion/Oracle EPM

Job description

Company Description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems is a leading provider of weapons systems and munitions supporting the U.S. military and allied forces across ground, naval, and air operations. The company manufactures heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, crew-served weapons, and munitions of various calibers, as well as lightweight vehicles for expeditionary and special forces. Its portfolio includes advanced weapons systems for U.S. Navy shipboard applications and high-speed Gatling guns for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. With approximately 6,000 employees across 26 facilities in the United States and Canada, the organization offers a broad range of career opportunities in a mission-focused environment. More information is available at www.gdots.com.

Role Description

The Senior Financial Analyst is a full-time, hybrid role based in Bothell, WA, with the flexibility to work from home part of the time. This role is responsible for supporting financial planning and analysis activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for programs and business units. The analyst will prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements and reports, providing insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making. Day-to-day responsibilities include variance analysis, cost and margin analysis, consolidating financial data, and ensuring timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support audits and compliance activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, tools, and controls.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong financial planning and finance skills, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling.
• Candidates should possess advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform variance analysis, and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Candidates should possess experience working with financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Candidates should possess proven financial reporting skills, including preparation of management reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel and enterprise financial systems; experience with ERP tools and business intelligence/reporting software is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with cross-functional teams and present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Relevant experience in defense, manufacturing, or engineering environments is advantageous.