Manufacturing Financial Analyst-Lead

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Financial Analyst-Lead to join the Manufacturing Finance team. The role serves as the primary finance contact for sites, delivering financial analysis, business support and cost account oversight for manufacturing-related systems and inventory.

The position is 100% onsite across Danbury CT and other locations; travel up to 25% within the U.S. will be required to engage with multiple sites and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant finance, accounting, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with financial analysis, reconciliations, or general ledger accounting.
• Working knowledge of inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Ability to raise concerns, challenge assumptions, and communicate findings constructively.
• Ability to research and resolve financial or transactional discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial analysis (variance, risk, P&L) and provides forward-looking projections.
• Supports production management through inventory and cost accounting activities.
• Analyzes inventory obsolescence, cost drivers, and at-risk inventory for financial impact.
• Prepares internal financial reports and communicates results to leadership.
• Improves recurring reporting, reconciliations, and financial-analysis processes.
• Develops financial controls to ensure government and customer compliance.
• Performs month-end close and collaborates across functions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Infor LN

Deltek Costpoint

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Financial Analyst-Lead

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

CACI is currently seeking an outstanding candidate to join the Manufacturing Finance team. As the Lead Financial Analyst, you will be the primary point of contact for the sites, providing financial analysis, business support and cost account oversight for manufacturing-related financial and inventory systems. This is a highly visible position where you will partner with key stakeholders across finance, accounting, supply chain and operations. You will gain deep exposure to manufacturing cost structures and inventory analysis while driving financial insights that impact decision-making. If you’re looking for a dynamic role with career growth potential, this is the opportunity for you!

This position is a 100% onsite role in Danbury CT, Reston, VA, Melbourne, FL, Rochester, NY or Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.) evaluating historical results and providing forward-looking projections. Analysis includes evaluation and research of large data sets and implementation of corrective actions resulting from the analysis.
• Perform financial analysis in support of ongoing production management. Support inventory accounting, cost analysis, and manufacturing finance activities as assigned.
• Analyze inventory obsolescence, cost drivers, and at-risk inventory to forecast financial impacts.
• Prepare and present internal financial reports including business metrics, cost trends, margin analysis, and budget forecasting. Reporting includes communicating results of financial analyses to Operations leaders, Finance, and local management.
• Identify and implement improvements to recurring reporting, reconciliations, and financial-analysis processes. Standardize recurring output’s, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data accuracy and consistency in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and refine financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.
• Month-end close
• Work confidently across functions to identify issues, challenge inconsistencies, and drive issues through resolution.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, systems, processes, and business needs.
• Periodic travel within the U.S. to CACI locations.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.
• Confident and resilient, with the ability to raise concerns, challenge assumptions, and communicate difficult findings constructively.
• Ability to research and resolve financial or transactional discrepancies.
• Highly adaptable and able to learn new systems, processes, and business requirements quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take ownership of issues through resolution.
• Strong organizational skills with the 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.

Preferred

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis, and working with large datasets.
• Experience with Infor LN, particularly inventory, manufacturing, costing, or financial transactions.
• Experience working in a manufacturing cost accounting environment.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation, COGS, standard or average costing, and month-end close.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$82,100-$172,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.