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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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning and Analysis group located in Poway, CA.

This position reports to the Engineering Product Line Finance Manager and will be responsible for supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and related reports to monitor financial performance and resource demand.

A successful team member must be adaptable and flexible to constant changing business requirements in both a technical and non-technical environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns related to resource utilization and performance metrics.
- Assist in developing and maintaining forecasting models to predict financial performance and resource demand and capacity requirements.
- Monitor/update controls and procedures to ensure quality, accuracy and reliability of financial and resource information and reporting.
- Support in generating reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Assist in the implementation of financial and resource planning strategies and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and performance.
- Partner with the Financial Services team in developing annual plans, updates, forward pricing rate proposals, monthly reporting requirements, and other requirements.
- Support analysis to understand and close gaps between business plans and resource plans.
- Provide financial guidance and strategy, operating as a business partner and trusted advisor to various teams.
- Proactively work to understand and close gaps between business plans and resource plans.
- Monitor/update controls and procedures to ensure quality and reliability of financial information and reporting
- 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.
- Provide 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.
- 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.

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**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.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial concepts, tools and techniques.
- Engages critical thinking skills to ask probing questions and form conclusions from financial analysis.
- Demonstrates timely delivery of financial information and work products. Engages in regular interaction with primary internal customers.
- Analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

**Salary**:$56,820 - $96,015**Travel Percentage Required** 0 - 25**Relocation Assistance Provided** Not Provided **US Citizenship Required?** No**Clearance Required?** No **Clearance Level**null **Workstyle**Hybrid