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Director of Finance – Aerospace & Defense

United States, Hartford County, CT · Job Posted March 26, 2026
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Our client, a growing Aerospace & Defense organization, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead finance operations for a key division. This highly visible leadership role will serve as the primary finance partner to Operations and Engineering, with a strong focus on program finance, cost management, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing or project-based environments and be prepared to operate as a strategic business partner with clear succession potential.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as the primary finance partner to Operations and Engineering leadership across two sites
  • Translate operational and engineering changes into financial impacts, cost drivers, and actionable insights
  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the division
  • Lead program financial management, including margin analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and EACs
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to drive cost, cash, and throughput improvements
  • Establish and maintain a strong financial operating cadence and performance visibility across the business
  • Support strategic initiatives, including M&A modeling, due diligence, and integration
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team
  • Champion continuous improvement and data-driven decision making across the organization

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience (FP&A, business partnering, and/or program finance)
  • Required industry experience: manufacturing (or related) with Aerospace & Defense and/or project-based environments
  • Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
  • Program/project-based financial management experience (margin, cost estimation, EACs)
  • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
  • Experience with ERP systems, Excel, and BI/reporting tools
  • Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

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