Financial Analyst I

Posted 2 Days Ago
Scranton, PA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs quantitative financial analysis for budgets, expenses, accounts, products, and business units. Prepares financial statements, forecasts, financial models, trend analyses, and performance reports. Analyzes cash flow, revenue, depreciation, investments, and operational effectiveness to support planning and management decisions. Requires an associate degree with 0–3 years of experience or equivalent qualifications, Microsoft Office proficiency, analytical and statistical skills, and attention to detail. Up to 25% travel is likely.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company OverviewGeneral 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 SummaryPerforms 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 RoleGeneral Profile
  • Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
  • Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
  • Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
  • Entry level to a professional career progression
  • Consistent 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.
  • May also support corporate planning by conducting analyses of operational effectiveness and capacity utilization.
    • Required Qualifications
      • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 0-3 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
      • Critical 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 Degree
      • Discipline/Major: Finance/ Accounting
      • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Account reconciliation. Business valuation. Financial analysis. Financial forecasting. Trend analysis. Financial analysis software. Financial research and analytics software.
      Physical Requirements
      • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
      • Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
      Travel RequirementsUp to 25% travel likely. _____________________________The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree and 0–3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Statistical knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Finance or Accounting major
  • Account reconciliation experience
  • Business valuation knowledge
  • Financial analysis, forecasting, and trend analysis skills
  • Experience with financial analysis or financial research and analytics software
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) is a global aerospace and defense company that develops and manufactures weapons systems, munitions, ammunition, and related military equipment for the U.S. military and allied nations. Its portfolio supports ground, naval, and airborne operations and includes heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, warheads, precision components, lightweight vehicles, and aircraft Gatling guns across multiple defense platforms.

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