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Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

On-site in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

GDELS

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
English: Required
Other languages: German
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in FP&A, controlling, accounting or a comparable finance role.
• Practical knowledge of US GAAP and a strong understanding of financial statement fundamentals.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
• Experience in a multinational, manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong financial-modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of the relationships among the income statement, balance sheet and cash-flow statement.
• Ability to work with large datasets and convert financial and operational information into concise management insights.
• Strong PowerPoint and financial presentation skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to maintain a broad business perspective.
• Ability to investigate variances and identify their underlying financial and operational drivers.
• Strong communication, collaboration and business-partnering skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines in an international environment.
• High standards of integrity, accuracy, ownership and confidentiality.
• Fluent English is required; German is an advantage.

Education & certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

The role

The Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst supports the company's planning, forecasting, performance management and decision-making processes. The role combines strong financial analysis capabilities with a sound working knowledge of US GAAP to ensure that management reporting, forecasts and financial analyses are accurate, consistent and business-relevant.
The position works closely with Finance, Accounting and business functions to analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, improve forecast accuracy and provide clear, actionable insights to management.

What you'll do

• Support the annual operating plan, budget, strategic planning and periodic forecasting processes.
• Analyze actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, clearly explaining material variances and underlying business drivers.
• Identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and incorporate them into forecasts and management outlooks.
• Prepare scenario and sensitivity analyses to support management decisions.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key performance indicators.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear insights, conclusions and recommendations for management.
• Support profitability and performance analysis by business unit, product, customer, geography or other relevant dimensions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools used to monitor business performance.

• Apply a sound working knowledge of US GAAP when preparing forecasts, management reporting and financial analyses.
• Partner with Accounting and Controllership to understand accounting treatments and their effect on actual and forecast financial performance.
• Support analysis of revenue recognition, accruals, provisions, capitalization versus expense, depreciation, inventory, warranties and other relevant accounting matters.
• Help ensure consistency between management reporting, forecasts and the underlying accounting records.

• Partner with business and functional leaders to understand operational developments and translate them into financial impacts.
• Constructively challenge assumptions and ensure forecasts are supported by appropriate operational and financial drivers.
• Communicate financial information effectively to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

• Improve FP&A processes, reporting structures and forecasting methodologies.
• Support the automation and standardization of management reporting.
• Promote the integrity and consistency of financial information across ERP, planning and reporting systems.
• Participate in Finance transformation and continuous-improvement initiatives

About GDELS

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is a European defense contractor focused on land combat systems, such as armored vehicles and artillery. As a business unit of the US-based General Dynamics, GDELS operates across multiple European countries, with a significant presence in Spain through its subsidiary Santa Bárbara Sistemas. The company employs thousands of engineers and manufacturing professionals, and its Spanish operations are centered in Madrid, with additional facilities in other regions.

Industry: Defence Land Systems
Employees: 5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Seville, Asturias

Good to know if you are moving

GDELS is a major defense employer in Spain, with its Spanish subsidiary Santa Bárbara Sistemas headquartered in Madrid and operating facilities in Seville, Asturias, and other locations.
The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, and support functions, often requiring security clearance due to the defense sector.
Spanish language skills are typically required for local positions, though some roles may be open to international candidates with relevant defense experience.
GDELS is part of General Dynamics, a US-based global defense contractor, which may provide opportunities for international mobility within the broader organization.
The Spanish defense industry is well-established, and GDELS offers competitive salaries and benefits aligned with the sector.

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