A Day in the Life of a Financial Analyst at General Atomics
Zachary, a Financial Analyst II at General Atomics in the defense sector, describes a workday focused on "costing," involving tasks such as approving purchase requisitions and purchase orders. This work includes collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate forecasting and prevent unexpected costs, highlighting the crucial role of financial analysts in resource management within a large organization.
Cost Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Purchase Order Management, Interdepartmental Collaboration
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Zachary Droppa
Financial Analyst II
General Atomics
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Business Management & Admin, Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
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Video Highlights
1. Cost analysis and forecasting are core responsibilities.
2. Collaboration with various departments (operations, etc.) is essential for effective cost management.
3. The nature of a financial analyst's day-to-day tasks can vary depending on the industry (e.g., defense sector).
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a financial analyst look like?
I would say it kind of depends, because I work in the defense sector. I can't speak for all financial analysts.
What I do is mainly costing. So for me, it's all about cost and what the company is spending money on.
A lot of it has to do with approving purchase requisitions and purchase orders. It also involves working with operations and other departments. We ensure they are getting what they need.
We also forecast everything they are expecting. This makes sure we don't have any unexpected costs that aren't accounted for.
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