Financial Analyst IV

Job Summary

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 an Engineering Product Line Finance Senior Analyst located in Poway, CA. This position is responsible for Financial Management through leadership, guidance and direction ensuring quality and timeliness of financial information to support business unit leadership decision making, forecasting/budgeting and reporting. 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:

• Provide financial leadership, guidance, and strategy operating as a business partner and trusted advisor to Operations team

• Directly responsible for all Operations Production financial matters, including providing sound financial advice, proactively identifying business issues, and driving resolution in a timely manner.

• Fiscal responsibility for all aspects of Flight Operations base labor projections, overhead rate management, proposal support, contract performance, and budget baselines.

• 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.

• Support the Financial Services team in developing annual plans, updates, forward pricing rate proposals, monthly reporting requirements, and other requirements.

• Engage in pricing and proposal activities; to include participating in pricing strategy, bid reviews, negotiation support and incorporation of proposal financial risk & opportunities.

• Provide finance insight to non-finance managers, including potential actions for recovery to plans.

• Review and challenge where appropriate program Estimates at Completion and provide insight into risk and impact of these estimates.

• Advanced understanding of MRP and GPD

• Understanding of Costing, cost elements, cost objects, labor, non-labor, posting date versus doc dates, business transactions, settlement etcetera

• Understanding of various project types and implications of cost postings to Forecast, Capital, Overhead, and Direct Customer Contract

• Implications to Costing of various manufacturing methodologies, unreleased materials, Sales Orders and replenishment objects being swept up in Grouping Pegging and Distribution (GPD)

• Understanding of Project Stock v Plant Stock costing implications, Distribution, Plant Stock Allocation, Demand Signals etc.

• Intermediate to Advanced level of understanding for the Cost Transfer Processes and Labor Transfers,

• Perform 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.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.