Financial Analyst I

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Financial Analyst 1 to join our Niceville team.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization's ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

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 a hybrid work option, 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!

This position will be required analyze profit-and-loss income statements and prepares reports and recommendations to management. Generate forecasts and analyzes trends in sales, finance and other areas of business. Research economic progressions to assist the organization's financial planning. Provide financial analysis and support in proposals for new contract awards. Support accounting with month-end close and tax reporting functions. Support DCAA audits and client fact-finding requests by providing financial data and analyses. Create financial models of "what if" scenarios for future business planning decisions in areas such as new product development, new marketing strategies, etc. In addition economic research and studies of rates of return, depreciation, and investments may be required. As well as demonstrate solid understanding and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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 Education: Associate's Degree OR Equivalent Combination of relevant Education & Experience
• Equivalent Combination of relevant Education & Experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Finance/ Accounting
• Years and Area of Experience (required for the role):0-2 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Cost Estimating or related Finance degree
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Account reconciliation. Business valuation. Financial analysis. Financial forecasting. Trend analysis. Financial analysis software. Financial research and analytics software.