Lead Manufacturing Financial Analyst

. Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing sites .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDanbury • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $82,100 - $172,400 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

ERP

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing sites
Provide financial analysis, business support, and cost account oversight for manufacturing-related financial and inventory systems
Partner with stakeholders across finance, accounting, supply chain, and operations
Conduct variance, risk, profit/loss, historical, and forward-looking financial analysis
Evaluate large datasets and implement corrective actions
Support production management, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and manufacturing finance activities
Analyze inventory obsolescence, cost drivers, and at-risk inventory to forecast financial impacts
Prepare and present internal financial reports covering business metrics, cost trends, margin analysis, and budget forecasting
Communicate financial analysis results to Operations leaders, Finance, and local management
Improve recurring reporting, reconciliations, and financial-analysis processes
Standardize recurring outputs, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data accuracy and consistency
Develop and refine financial controls and procedures for government and customer compliance
Perform month-end close
Identify issues, challenge inconsistencies, and drive resolution across functions
Travel periodically within the U.S. to CACI locations

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
7+ years of relevant finance, accounting, or manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with financial analysis, reconciliations, or general ledger accounting
Working knowledge of inventory and manufacturing accounting processes
Ability to research and resolve financial or transactional discrepancies
Ability to learn new systems, processes, and business requirements quickly
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take ownership of issues through resolution
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and ability to develop effective relationships with Finance, Operations, and other business partners
If required, obtain/retain a government security clearance at the level to perform the job
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis, and working with large datasets (preferred)
Experience with Infor LN (preferred)
Experience working in a manufacturing cost accounting environment (preferred)
Experience with Deltek Costpoint (preferred)
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (preferred)
Experience with inventory reconciliation, COGS, standard or average costing, and month-end close (preferred)

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