Product Line Finance Manager III
General Atomics and Affiliated Companies • Poway, California • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 26, 2026
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
The company’s Financial Planning & Analysis team is looking for a driven, self-starting, detail-oriented Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to join our team. This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive forecasting approach. Will work with team members to support the development and modification of financial planning practices and procedures, ensuring that financial planning activities are successfully implemented and meet overall company objectives and required regulatory standards, while improving efficiency.
This position will provide financial leadership, guidance and strategy operating as a business partner and trusted advisor to the GA-ASI finance leadership team. Promptly responds to inquiries, identifies business issues, and guides the development on innovative solutions to complex & diverse challenges concerning a variety financial data – some of which contain confidential and sensitive information, which require tact and discretion in handling.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversight of all financial metrics, including, but not limited to: bookings, revenue, profit, cash, IRAD, B&P, capital, forecast inventory, billed & unbilled receivable, overhead and labor utilization.
- Lead budgeting activities for the development of annual operation plans and quarterly forecasts.
- Provide support for executive level presentations, including financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits, and support business partners with ad-hoc reporting.
- Develops balance sheets and cash generated (used) schedules utilizing capital program and expenditure budgets.
- Review and challenge when necessary, budgets/forecasts, performance and other metrics.
- Works cross functionally to help ensure efficient business processes, strong operational results, and profitability of the company – reviewing and challenging peers when necessary.
- Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the company’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and long-range strategic plan.
- Provide variance analysis activities throughout the year, driving ad hoc analytics to support the business as well as similar efforts when requested, routinely provide financial performance trends, historical & forecasted using appropriate metrics.
- Monitor/update controls and procedures to ensure quality and reliability of financial information and reporting.
- Supervise and mentor a team of financial analysts.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices and new technologies.
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and accounting practices while maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
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.
- Must have experience in a government contractor environment.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) experience highly desirable
- Must demonstrate detailed expertise of project planning, execution and forecasting.
- Must be customer focused – strong leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including senior leaders and senior external parties on finance matters.
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present accounting and finance findings.
- Experience in organizational and operational problem resolution and the ability to interpret and explain complex financial issues.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment is essential.