Financial Analyst II

57271BRCost Accountant - Planning and AnalysisGeneral Atomics ShannonMississippi General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in San Diego, CA. Reporting to the Corporate FP&A Manager will support the internal consolidated reporting for General Atomics & Affiliates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead organization and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and other financial data.
• Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing results with forecasts.
• Develop, refine, and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decisions.
• Perform variance analysis by comparing actual results to forecasts and budgets; identify key drivers and provide clear, actionable explanations to management.
• Reconcile and validate financial data across multiple systems and sources; investigate discrepancies and drive resolution with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Improve productivity and data quality by designing and enhancing automated reports, tools, and processes in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Identify financial and operational trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend and help implement corrective actions or process improvements.
• Serve as financial business partner to non-financial personnel by explaining financial concepts, results, and implications in clear, concise terms.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through detailed financial studies of past, current, and projected business performance.
• Contribute to team and departmental goals by completing compiles ad hoc analyses and special projects with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Support Inventory Management in a Grouping, Pegging and Distribution Manufacturing environment.
• Assist in maintaining and improving documentation of SAP-related financial processes, controls, and standard work to support ongoing compliance.

Participate in internal and external financial, inventory and compliance audits.

• 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.

• Must have a general knowledge of cost accounting principles, theories and concepts and a general understanding of cost accounting practices, techniques, and standards.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• the ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity;

• excellent verbal and written communications and presentations skills to accurately document and report accounting and finance findings to a variety of audiences;

• excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees, managers and external parties on accounting and finance matters;

• the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; and,

• excellent computer skills.

• experience with SAP is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Finance/Accounting Mid-Level (3-7 years) OnsiteFull-Time Salary 51,61087,2130% - 25% NoYesNo5235078No5313301110.00.016-Sep-2026Financial Analyst II