Financial Analyst II

Company Overview General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Job Summary Performs economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation and investments | Analyzes profit-and-loss income statements and prepares reports and recommendations to management | Generates forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, finance and other areas of business | Researches economic progressions to assist the organization's financial planning | Creates financial models of "what if" scenarios for future business planning decisions in areas such as new product development, new marketing strategies, etc. Impact of the Role General Profile Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilitiesContinues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customersPerforms a range of assignments related to job discipline Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situationsReceives a moderate level of guidance and directionConsistent exercise of discretion & judgment Essential Functions 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. Cost Estimating: May also be responsible for overseeing 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 | May maintain local registrations, business, and tax licenses Required Qualifications Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or ExperienceCritical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Other: Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Statistical knowledge. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's DegreeDiscipline/Major: Finance/ AccountingKnowledge, skills & abilities: Account reconciliation. Business valuation. Financial analysis. Financial forecasting. Trend analysis. Financial analysis software. Financial research and analytics software. Physical Re