Sr. Financial Planning Analyst

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is seeking a Sr. Financial Planning Analyst to join their Finance department in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is crucial for leading complex financial planning, forecasting, proposal pricing, and business analysis activities. The analyst will be responsible for developing operating plans, preparing financial forecasts, supporting proposal pricing, analyzing financial performance, and providing actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making and organizational financial performance. The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, or related financial functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, financial models, and data analysis.
• Financial forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Cost analysis and pricing development skills.
• Financial reporting and presentation preparation skills.
• Data interpretation and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and project coordination skills.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and identify meaningful trends.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of management and employees.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and business-sensitive information.
• Ability to support periodic business planning cycles, budget reviews, and proposal deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
• Master of Business Administration (preferred)
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Experience supporting proposal pricing and government contract cost estimating activities

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze financial forecasts, operating plans, and budget projections to support organizational goals and business performance.
• Support proposal development and business growth initiatives through labor rate development, indirect rate forecasting, and cost modeling.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial reports, models, and supporting documentation used for decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, financial controls, and business processes.
• Lead the annual operating plan process, including development of budgets, profits and loss projections, balance sheet forecasts, cash flow projections, and supporting financial schedules.
• Prepare and maintain quarterly financial forecasts and updates for management review and corporate reporting requirements.
• Develop indirect rate forecasts to support proposal pricing activities and government contracting requirements.
• Analyze labor, fringe, overhead, and general and administrative (G&A) cost structures to support pricing strategies and business proposals.
• Prepare proposal pricing models and summary rate packages for new business opportunities.
• Develop forward pricing rates and supporting documentation for multiple operating locations as required.
• Create, maintain, and distribute ad hoc financial reports and analytical models.
• Investigate and analyze budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variances and communicate findings to management.
• Provide financial recommendations that support operational and strategic business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Contracts, Business Development, and Operations personnel to gather financial information and support organizational initiatives.
• Support audits, reviews, and financial data requests as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting effectiveness, and cost management.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

What This Job Offers

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