Finance Analyst

About the Role

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an entry-level Finance Analyst for a 36-month Rotation Program. This position offers an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports fundamental defense services.

As a Finance Analyst in this program, you will:

• Build relationships with the senior finance leadership team.
• Complete three developmental rotations over a 36-month period.
• Rotations include: Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Analysis, and Rates and Billing.

Key Responsibilities

As a Finance Analyst, you will have opportunities to:

• Provide complete financial analysis support and control.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and P&L data for senior management.
• Assist with the development of company operating plan and forecast updates.
• Monitor actual results compared to plan/forecast and identify variances.
• Prepare and present summary financial status reports to management and customers.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements to GD Corporate office.
• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control.
• Perform assigned audits in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, including fieldwork testing, preparing work papers, and reporting audit findings and recommendations for process improvements to management.
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences for audits.
• Update desk manuals, policies, and procedures to improve internal controls and compliance systems.
• Analyze actual department costs, rate performance, and research charges to assist in controlling costs and meeting budgeted targets.
• Prepare firm-fixed-price, cost-plus, and commercial invoices.
• Monitor and track accounts receivable.
• Review, track, and maintain billing information, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and other accounting regulations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• General knowledge of PowerBI.
• Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence concepts and their applications in financial analysis.
• General knowledge of General Dynamics Systems and policies, Government Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Earned Value Management System.
• General knowledge of revenue recognition concepts and accounting for Government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance after hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• General knowledge of internal General Ledger Accounting, Rates and Compliance, and Billing functions.
• General knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Developing analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and reconcile financial accounts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team process skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience

• Excellent analytical and risk management skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, effective communication skills, and an interest in advancing the business and careers.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.
• Knowledge of finance technology, automation tools, data analytics, Python, or robotic process automation.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance.