Strategic FP&A Cost Analyst

General Atomics; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics, a leader in high-technology systems, seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate FP&A team in San Diego, CA. You will support consolidated reporting for GA and affiliates and partner with non-financial teams to explain results and implications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years cost accounting experience, with strong analytical, communication, and modeling skills. Occasional travel and extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting and/or finance.
• Three or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• General knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting and decisions.
• Perform variance analysis and explain drivers to management.
• Reconcile financial data across systems and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Improve reporting efficiency by designing automated reports and tools.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BBA in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Atomics, a leader in high-technology systems, seeks a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate FP&A team in San Diego, CA. You will support consolidated reporting for GA and affiliates and partner with non-financial teams to explain results and implications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 3+ years cost accounting experience, with strong analytical, communication, and modeling skills. Occasional travel and extended hours may be needed.