Financial Analyst II (DoD contracts)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•St Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role prepares and presents complex cost estimates, pricing data, and Estimates at Completion with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and assess program performance. Responsibilities include managing government billings, developing budgets, forecasts, financial plans, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and economic studies such as rate of return, depreciation, and investment performance. The role also develops Earned Value baselines, planning and work authorization documents, generates EV reports, and supports monthly LREs and variance analysis. The General Profile requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities. It continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers. It performs a range of assignments related to job discipline, uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations, and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction with consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Oral and written communication skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Statistical knowledge.
Detail oriented.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Cost Estimating or related Finance degree.
Account reconciliation.
Business valuation.
Financial analysis.
Financial forecasting.
Trend analysis.
Financial analysis software.
Financial research and analytics software.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Knowledge of financial management principles, program planning, Earned Value (EV) reporting for government contracts, budgeting and practices.

Responsibilities

Prepares and presents complex cost estimates, pricing data, and Estimates at Completion with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and assess program performance.
Manages government billings.
Develops budgets, forecasts, financial plans, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and economic studies such as rate of return, depreciation, and investment performance.
Develops Earned Value baselines, planning and work authorization documents.
Generates EV reports.
Supports monthly LREs and variance analysis.
Conducts quantitative analyses of information affecting budgets, expenses, and other financial projects.
Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned accounts, products or product lines, or business units to track the organization's progress against financial goals.
Reports current or expected financial performance and creates financial models to guide decision making.
Analyzes cash flow, expenditures, revenue, depreciation, and investments to make recommendations for action and/or modifications regarding financial procedures, plans, and controls.
Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements.
Oversees financial operations for one or more projects, including cost accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and accounts payable.
Establishes project budgeting and cost control processes using budget tracking tools.
Produces and maintains monthly financial statements, work-in-progress reports, and general ledgers.
Reviews and signs off on final accounts for projects.
Maintains local registrations, business, and tax licenses.