Financial Analyst III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. The company’s Financial Planning & Analysis team is looking for a driven, self-starting, detail-oriented financial analyst to join our team, located in San Diego (Poway), CA.

This position will prepare budgets, forecasts and related executive reports/presentations to monitor overall financial performance – with a primary focus on our strategic investments portfolio – Internal Research & Development, Forecast inventory, Capital Investments and Bid & Proposal projects. Acts as an administrator for the planning and consolidation tool.

Ensures that financial planning activities are successfully implemented and meet overall objectives and required regulatory standards while improving efficiency. Responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and guides the development on innovative solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety financial data, some of which contain confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and discretion in handling.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget and forecast support - annual P&L budget and forecast, quarterly operational forecast coordination, analysis and reporting, variance analysis of actual performance vs. budget/forecast, and support forward pricing rate proposal. Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the strategic investments portfolio performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.

Perform variance analysis activities throughout the year, driving ad hoc analytics to support the business as well as similar efforts when requested, routinely provide operational financial performance trends, historical & forecasted using appropriate metrics. Support collaborative development of modeling tools, review existing financial processes and development of new and/or improved planning processes, identify financial issues, recommend solutions and provide corrective action to any financial discrepancies.

Assist in establishing the company’s revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, discretionary spending through profit (loss). Forecasts for multiple fiscal years. Provide support for executive level presentations, including financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits, and support business partners with ad-hoc reporting.

Develop balance sheets and cash generated (used) schedules; capital program and expenditure budgets; as well as base analyses for assigned profit centers. Work closely with program managers, profit center managers, and cost center managers in planning and budgeting work, tracking actual incurred spending, anticipated to-go spending, and expected profit margins.

Prepare contract and funding status/backlog reports, project performance reports, and monitors any at risk spending. Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance as assigned by Management. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Ensure compliance with company financial policies and accounting practices while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.