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Andrew Kilgore

@andrewkilgore

Finance manager and program finance leader delivering cost savings through forecasting, ERP optimization, and compliant bid execution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead finance for complex programs—driving forecasting, ERP-enabled reporting, and compliant bid/proposal execution—while partnering cross-functionally to protect profitability, reduce cycle time, and support executive decision-making.

I’m a finance and program management professional with 6 years of experience across cost estimation, bids, proposals, and full program lifecycle execution. I direct cross-functional teams, lead customer negotiations, and safeguard profitability through rigorous accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.

In my current Finance Manager role, I oversee cost volume creation for client and government submissions, ensuring alignment with DFAR and FAR regulations. I manage three analysts, lead proposal audit responses as the finance focal point, and collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and PMO leadership to optimize programs and resource allocation. I also contribute finance aspects of ERP implementation to streamline reporting, forecasting, and visibility, while using Earned Value Management to track cost, schedule, scope, and risks against approved baselines.

Earlier, as a Sr Principal Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst, I built forecasting and financial models for cash flow, investments, and long-range strategy, including scenario-based forecasting under uncertainty. I designed Excel-based budgeting models, produced variance reports and operating plans, and performed thorough RFP cost analyses to evaluate schedules, scope, budgets, risks, and profitability projections. I’m also known for measurable impact—correcting bid bill of materials errors to prevent costly inaccuracies, delivering enterprise-wide time savings exceeding 40 labor hours, automating EAC reporting through ERP integration, and improving cash forecasting that generated weekly time savings of 10+ hours for finance teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Manager

Current

General Dynamics OTS

May 2025 - Present (11 months)

Oversee cost volume creation for client and government submissions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment to government standards while managing three analysts and coordinating across Operations, Supply Chain, and PMO leadership. Lead ERP-related finance activities, maintain million-dollar DoD contract financials (DFAR/FAR), run earned value tracking, and forecast direct labor for 150 emplo

Proposal Compliance (FAR DFAR)ERP Implementation Financial Modeling Cash Flow Forecasting Budget Oversight Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management

Financial Analyst II

General Dynamics OTS

Mar 2023 - Oct 2023 (7 months)

Direct cost estimation and bid analysis to maintain accurate pricing models through changing material and labor conditions, and analyze performance across 17 units versus monthly/year-to-date budgets. Build forecasting and financial models for cash flow, investments, and expenditures, and conduct RFP cost analyses and scenario-based forecasting to support leadership decisions.

Cost Estimation Financial Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Operating Plan Development

Financial Analyst I

General Dynamics OTS

Oct 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Develop advanced financial models to calculate overtime and DCI percentages, producing variance reports, annual budgets, and operating plans to support leadership decision-making. Support long-range planning by modeling cash flow, investments, expenditures, and strategic scenarios tied to program schedules, scope, budgets, risks, and profitability.

Financial Modeling Investment & Expenditure Modeling Financial Reporting

Inside Sales Representative

Triplett Paint and Decorating, Inc

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year)

Partnered with sales representatives to differentiate products and drive competitive opportunities in local markets while providing consistent customer support that resulted in a 100% customer satisfaction rating. Processed transactions, credit applications, and orders accurately, advised customers on inventory and special orders, and supported warranties through measurements, estimates, and propo

Customer Support Sales Support Order Processing Credit Applications Inventory Cost Estimation Customer Satisfaction

Production & Inventory Analyst

Calderys Usa, Inc

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)

Evaluated production and inventory data to identify discrepancies and reporting inconsistencies, while monitoring daily production activity to ensure accurate documentation within the SAP ERP system. Generated inventory performance reports for executives, escalated irregular transactions, investigated variances with operations teams, and streamlined data entry/reporting workflows to reduce SAP ERP

SAP ERP Production & Inventory Analysis Data Reconciliation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oklahoma University

Master of Science in Business Analytics, Business Analytics

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics with a 4.0 GPA. Completed graduate coursework supporting business analytics and decision-making.

Jacksonville State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, Business Economics

Grade: Summa Cum Laude; Dr. Clarence Williams Daugette Award (Highest GPA – Male)

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Received the Dr. Clarence Williams Daugette Award (Highest GPA – Male).