Financial Systems Analyst jobs in San Diego, CA

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 experienced Financial Analyst Supervisor to join the Program Planning & Control group at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems located in Poway, CA. This position provides leadership in initiating, designing, developing, and implementing concepts, techniques and standards to ensure that financial planning and cost control activities meet overall objectives. In this role you will manage inquiries, identify issues, and guide the development of innovative solutions to unusually complex financial challenges.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Manage the development and coordination of operational plans, budgets, and schedules as well as manage the coordination of operational aspects for the Program Planning and Control team.

• Translate business priorities into implementable actions to achieve strategic goals. Identify and assess operational issues and consult with management to develop and implement solutions which meet planning schedules, quality objectives, and policies and procedures of the organization.

• Guide efforts to develop and improve operations through efficient and effective integrated processes, implementing common management processes/services to use organizational resources efficiently and effectively.

• Provide leadership in initiating, designing, developing, and implementing new concepts, techniques and standards to ensure that financial planning and cost control activities meet overall objectives.

• Provide advice and guidance to leadership on the financial impact of changes in project estimates, schedules, funding, manufacturing plans, planning and budgeting work, and tracking profit margins.

• Determine customer requirements and translates these requirements into organizational plans.

• Manage financial analysis and reporting of cost and schedule performance utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) whether required by contract or by internal procedures.

• Review proposed contracts and other agreements from a financial and general business perspective. Provides basis of estimates (BOEs) and proposal support as necessary.

• Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and for problem solving with program managers, project teams, and administrative services departments while developing solutions to meet budget, schedule, quality objectives, and company policies and procedures.

• Manage and participate in the recruitment, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management and professional talent needed to meet business objectives and organizational requirements.

• Review analysis/reports (i.e. CDRLs, Cash Models, etc.) created by other Finance Analysts and Project Control Analysts for accuracy and content.

• Will be assigned direct reports with responsibility for performance reviews, time keeping review, job assignment(s).

• 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.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and fifteen or more years of progressive cost accounting experience in a corporate environment, preferably with a government contractor. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive expertise in and application of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, standards, and practices, as well as project leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones.
• Must be able to contribute to the development of new financial processes or systems.
• Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex matters of diverse scope and nature; (2) excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present accounting and finance findings: (3) excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including senior managers and senior external parties on accounting and finance matters; (4) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; (5) the ability to represent the department or company on projects
• Experience preparing contractually required financial reports (CPR, IPMR, CFSR, CSDR, etc.)
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management techniques as part of financial management is highly desirable.
• Experience utilizing EVMS techniques as well as tools (EVMS for Project) to aid in guidance to analysts as well as familiarity with SAP/BI.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.