Financial Analyst IV
General Atomics and Affiliated Companies • Poway, California • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Apr 27, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable Unmanned Aircraft Systems and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our Agile Mission Systems (AMS) Product Line Finance group located in Poway, CA.
This position will be responsible for supporting the development and consolidation of comprehensive business forecasts. Will prepare budgets, forecasts, and related reports to monitor overall financial performance for use in annual strategic planning and executive presentations. Close collaboration with program team members, both financial and programmatic, to support the development and modification of required financial planning inputs. Responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and guides the development on innovative solutions to diverse challenges concerning a variety financial data. Train and mentor others with process and tools. Uses discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Prepare and present internal and external presentations to senior leaders and may represent the business as the primary forecasting contact.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and consolidate annual P&L budget and forecasts across multiple business lines
- Provide quarterly operational forecast coordination, analysis and reporting, and variance analysis of actual performance vs. budget/forecast(s)
- Assist in establishing product line revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, discretionary spending through profit (loss). Prepare forecasts for multiple fiscal years for a portfolio of contracts across multiple product lines.
- Presentation of P&L results to include but not limited to financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits, to both executive level P&L team members and senior finance leaders
- Provide timely and accurate reporting & analysis of product line performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic assumptions.
- Facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
- Provide variance analysis and operational financial performance trends using appropriate metrics.
- Support collaborative development of modeling tools, review of existing financial processes and development of new and/or improved planning processes.
- Identify financial issues, recommend solutions, and provide corrective action to any financial discrepancies.
- Train and mentor other FP&A Analysts.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and accounting practices while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance and ten 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.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint as well as analytics tools such as PowerBI
OneStream and SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) experience is highly desirable.
AI Implementation, new project support with new roll out to finance users is desirable
Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of industry and government cost accounting principles, theories, concepts, standards, and practices, with the ability to organize, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones with some experience in project leadership.
Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, executive-ready recommendation
Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity; (2) excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present accounting and finance findings; (3) strong interpersonal skills; (4) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; (5) the ability to represent the department or company on projects ; and (6) excellent computer skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.