Biggest Challenges Faced By A Financial Analyst At General Atomics
Zachary's biggest challenge as a Financial Analyst II at General Atomics is not the technical work itself, but rather "understanding the intricacies of manufacturing" within a new industry. This necessitates continuous learning across various departments—engineering, operations, sustainment, and customer success—to fully grasp the company's operations and avoid stagnation.
Manufacturing Industry, Financial Analysis, Continuous Learning, Interdepartmental Collaboration, Adaptability
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Zachary Droppa
Financial Analyst II
General Atomics
CSUS
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Business Management & Admin, Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Finance
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Understanding the intricacies of a manufacturing environment and the various departments within a large company is a significant challenge, requiring continuous learning and engagement.
2. Staying motivated and engaged in learning is crucial for success, and avoiding discouragement is key to overcoming challenges in a new industry.
3. The technical aspects of the role are manageable, but the broader business context requires significant effort to understand fully and effectively contribute.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge right now is the way the business operates. Being in a manufacturing environment is a challenge because I don't fully understand the intricacies of manufacturing.
I'm new to this industry, and there's a lot to learn. There are many different departments and aspects of the company, like engineering, operations, sustainment, and customer success, that I don't quite grasp yet.
I think the biggest challenge is staying engaged and continuously learning. I don't want to stop learning or reach a point where I feel discouraged.
So, I would say my biggest challenge is consistently trying to learn more about the company outside of my own department.
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