Finance Manager: Defense Contracting & Cost Analytics

Hexcel Corporation; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation in Amesbury, MA seeks a Finance Manager to lead site financial strategy and reporting. The role partners with plant leadership to meet financial and operational goals, manage monthly close, forecast plans, and ensure cost accounting integrity for government contracting.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's in accounting/finance, 5+ years of experience, US citizenship, and strong Excel with excellent communication and teamwork skills. This position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive finance experience.
• U.S. citizenship required with DoD security clearance eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and government cost accounting standards; defense contracting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Financial Strategy: Partner with plant leadership to meet financial and operational goals.
• Execute Financial Reporting: Manage monthly close process, analyze results, and present results with performance insights to management.
• Forecasting & Planning: Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts in collaboration with business leaders.
• Optimize Cost Accounting: Maintain systems that support product costing, profitability analysis, and forward pricing information.
• Process Compliance: Ensure IRAD and B&P task compliance with FAR and CAS; assure TINA-compliant cost proposals.
• Analyze Costs: Track and report labor and material variances. Support external/internal audits, respond to DCMA/DCAA audit requests, and participate in customer reviews.
• Oversee Site Finance Operations: Supervise clerical financial staff and processes.
• Capital Project Validation: Review proposals to confirm financial costs/benefits and associated payback / business justification.
• Foster a Safe, Professional Environment: Promote a culture of safety and professionalism across the site.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Hexcel Corporation in Amesbury, MA seeks a Finance Manager to lead site financial strategy and reporting. The role partners with plant leadership to meet financial and operational goals, manage monthly close, forecast plans, and ensure cost accounting integrity for government contracting.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor's in accounting/finance, 5+ years of experience, US citizenship, and strong Excel with excellent communication and teamwork skills. This position is full-time and on-site.