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Senior Financial Analyst

Palmdale, California

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  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Senior (8+ years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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Date posted 02/13/2024 Job ID 43768BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Senior (8+ years) Job Title Senior Financial Analyst City Palmdale State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $89,180 - $155,825

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 Palmdale, 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.

  • 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.


Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

  • An MBA in business or related field, CPA or CMA certification, and/or experience negotiating accounting issues with government agencies is highly desirable.

  • Must demonstrate a detailed application of industry and government finance/accounting management principles and practices as well as comprehensive finance/accounting leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

  • Must be able to resolve complex management and finance/accounting problems; serve as spokesperson on projects and/or programs; and be an expert in one or more finance/accounting management areas. Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

  • Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.


Salary:$89,180 - $155,825
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? No Clearance Required? No
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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