Director FP&A

General Dynamics Information Technology • Falls Church, VA

1d • $165,750 - $224,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

Support mission-critical initiatives and enable the growth of our business as a Director of FP&A at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation.

This role will lead the development of the annual strategic plan and oversee quarterly financial forecasts. Manages monthly and quarterly close activities and all related financial reporting. Directs forecasting of key working‑capital metrics, including DSO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related discipline, with a minimum of five (5+) years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency with standard business software tools and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise business systems and financial management applications.
• Strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Advanced forecasting capabilities, including the ability to model full P&L performance and assess how operational or strategic decisions impact financial outcomes; Skilled at translating insights into actionable guidance for business leaders.
• Deep knowledge of financial analysis principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of various contract structures and their financial implications.
• Strong grasp of cost structures and allocation methodologies, with the ability to apply this knowledge to support pricing strategies and business cases.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and improve policies, processes, and operating procedures.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Capable of articulating a clear team vision, aligning work to organizational goals, and supporting the development of career paths within the team.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project‑management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates creativity and critical thinking by developing new ideas, approaches, and financial methods while evaluating their potential impact on the business.
• US Person required

Nice To Haves

• Budgeting
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Forecasting

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning and analysis function for a division, ensuring strong partnership with operational and cross‑functional leaders.
• Oversee development of annual budgets, multi‑year operating plans, and recurring financial forecasts.
• Produce monthly financial performance analyses comparing actual results to plans and forecasts, including key metrics such as revenue, earnings, orders, and investment levels.
• Manage division‑level cash forecasting and support initiatives to improve cash performance.
• Monitor and drive improvements in working capital metrics, including days sales outstanding (DSO).
• Direct the monthly and quarterly financial close processes and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Support senior and executive leadership through special projects, strategic analysis, and ad‑hoc financial assessments as needed.

Benefits

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director