Financial Analyst II

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II performs economic research and studies involving rates of return, depreciation, and investments. The role analyzes profit-and-loss statements, prepares reports and recommendations for management, generates forecasts, and analyzes trends in sales, finance, and other areas of the business. It researches economic progressions to support financial planning and builds financial models for future business-planning decisions, including scenarios involving new products or marketing strategies. The position requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in its discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. It solves complex problems independently with minimal guidance, may lead projects or project steps, and serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues. The role exercises discretion and judgment, conducts quantitative financial analyses, monitors performance against financial goals, and supports preparation of periodic financial statements. The employee primarily works in a climate-controlled environment and may need to remain seated at a desk or computer for extended periods. No or very little travel is likely.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Oral and written communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Statistical knowledge.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects.
Collect and analyze financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units to track progress against financial goals.
Report current or expected financial performance and create financial models to guide decision-making.
Analyze cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments, and recommend actions or modifications to financial procedures, plans, and controls.
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements.
Perform economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation, and investments.
Analyze profit-and-loss income statements and prepare reports and recommendations for management.
Generate forecasts and analyze trends in sales, finance, and other business areas.
Research economic progressions to assist organizational financial planning.
Create financial models of scenarios for future business-planning decisions.