Junior/Intermediate Program Financial Analyst

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our team!We encourage applications from women, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, diverse cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We will work with you around any workplace accommodation required during our application process. If you require accommodation or have questions, please contact Human Resources via [email protected]

Our Company Benefits
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to join our inclusive and collaborative team in Ottawa. This position is full-time with flexible hybrid work structure, in which you'll provide accurate analysis, including recommendations of financial information with the end-user in mind.

The Financial Analyst will work as part of a team made up of many different business areas, including program managers, financial analysts, and commercial officers. This is a hands-on environment, and you will develop in-depth financial reporting experience.

• Apply contract funding, maintain cost accounts and performs project close out procedures in the accounting system.

• Ensures program estimate-at-completion (EACs) are prepared on a timely basis as per company policy and are accurate, valid, reasonable and supportable with respect to amounts and time profile.

• Supports the Finance function during the month and with month-end close process.

• Engages with program team members regarding key financial performance objectives and status.

• Provides value adding analysis of EBIT and cash flow. Identifies opportunities for improvement, risk identification and mitigation.

• Helps drive progress of strategic action plans (i.e. cost reduction strategies).

• Reviews on a monthly basis the funded contract value, backlog, sales, profit, unbilled receivables, accounts receivable, and inventory balances by program/business area as applicable.

• Identifies Advanced Work Authorization Request (AWAR) requirements in advance through proactive oversight of program expenditures.

• Prepares and processes approved journal entries; supports Earned Value (EV) reporting, prepares and presents monthly reports for program status meetings and reviews as required.

• Provides periodic forecasts for orders, revenue, EBIT and program balance sheet elements for cash flow, as well as supporting calculations required for billings and approves invoices.

• Supports program audit and compliance requirements (SOX controls as applicable) and requests for financial data.

Essential Skills
• University degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Excel and experience using ERP financial systems (ie Oracle).
• Analytical capacity to identify trends and problems early-on in the program cycle and communicate recommendations effectively with team members and management.
• Ability to gain understanding of project cost and accounting principles.
• Working towards the completion of an accounting designation is an asset.
• One (1) year or related experience

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Canadian Security Clearance and a positive Controlled Goods Assessment. Eligibility to work in Canada as either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.