Finance Manager, D&Z Plants

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Finance Manager, D&Z Plants to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Texarkana, TX. The Finance Manager, D&Z Plants leads site financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for a munitions manufacturing operation. This role provides strategic insights, ensures regulatory compliance, and aligns financial objectives with operational goals. The Finance Manager oversees analysts supporting cost analysis, EAC forecasting, pricing, and overhead modeling, fostering accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.

Partnering with site and corporate leadership, this position transforms data into actionable guidance, enhances financial transparency through SAP and business intelligence tools, and advances continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes.

• Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range modeling processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives. Prepare detailed financial plans and partner with operations, supply chain, and corporate finance to support strategic and operational decisions. 30%
• Direct and develop a team of financial analysts responsible for EAC analysis, program pricing, cost modeling, and overhead allocation. Review and validate analytical deliverables, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and actionable results that drive performance. 25%
• Develop and present comprehensive financial reports, variance analyses, and performance metrics to leadership. Translate financial data into concise, actionable insights and recommend initiatives to improve profitability, cost control, and forecasting accuracy. 20%
• Manage and maintain overhead cost structures, allocation methodologies, and pricing models in compliance with CAS, FAR, and DFARS. Develop and maintain CAS Cost Disclosure Statements, analyze cost trends, and identify opportunities to optimize costs and strengthen financial controls. 15%
• Manage the advancement of financial systems, automation, and reporting tools using SAP Finance, SAP MRP, Power BI, and advanced Excel. Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, data integrity, and reporting capability across the FP&A function. 10%

• Advanced knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management within a manufacturing environment. Deep understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FAR, and DFARS, including their application to overhead allocation, pricing models, and cost disclosure statements. Advanced proficiency in SAP Finance, SAP MRP, Power BI, and advanced Excel for modeling, automation, and financial analysis. Experience with CAS Cost Disclosure Statements, audits, and process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and translate findings into strategic insights that guide decision‑making. Skilled in long‑range financial modeling, performance metrics, and scenario analysis to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop financial analysts. Establishes priorities, reviews deliverables for accuracy, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and analytical excellence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and present financial recommendations effectively to senior leadership.
• Track record of leading process automation and system integration efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and data integrity. Committed to enhancing FP&A tools and processes that strengthen transparency, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience required
• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, or related financial management roles within a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity…