General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;) team in San Diego, CA. Reporting to the Corporate FP&A; Manager will support the internal consolidated reporting for General Atomics & Affiliates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
- Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing results with forecasts.
- Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
- Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to forecasts and budgets; identify key drivers and provide clear, actionable explanations to management.
- Reconcile and validate financial data across multiple systems and sources; investigate discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Improve productivity and data quality by designing and enhancing automated reports, tools, and processes in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend and help implement corrective actions or process improvements.
- Serve as financial business partner to non-financial personnel by explaining financial concepts, results, and implications in clear, concise terms.
- Support strategic and operational decision-making through detailed financial studies of past, current, and projected business performance.
- Contribute to team and departmental goals by completing compiles ad hoc analyses and special projects with minimal supervision.




- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Support Inventory Management in a Grouping, Pegging and Distribution Manufacturing environment.
- Assist in maintaining and improving documentation of SAP-related financial processes, controls, and standard work to support ongoing compliance.

Participate in internal and external financial, inventory and compliance audits.

Job Qualifications

- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and three or more years of progressive professional cost accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor.
- May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
- Must have a general knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.
- Must be customer focused and possess:
- the ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;
- excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report accounting and finance findings to a variety of audiences;
- excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties on accounting and finance matters;
- the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,
- excellent computer skills.
- experience with SAP is highly desirable.

- Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Category

Finance/Accounting

Experience Level

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time Salary

Pay Range Low

51,610

Pay Range High

87,213

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

No

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

No

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