Financial Analyst , Production – Production Financial Analysis

Financial Analyst I | SIG SAUER, Inc.

The Tone:

This is an entry-level Financial Analyst I, Production role at SIG SAUER, Inc., a leading manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training solutions, with headquarters in Newington, New Hampshire and operations across various U.S. and global facilities. The company thrives by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision, known for industry-leading quality and innovation for over 250 years.

This role is crucial for supporting Manufacturing or Production Operations by providing essential financial analysis, cost tracking, and reporting. It ensures accurate financial performance measurement and contributes to improving efficiency and cost control through detailed production cost analysis and budgeting support.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Location:
  
  In-person, Newington, New Hampshire
• Team:
  Finance and Accounting team, collaborating with Finance and Operational leadership and various cross-functional teams.
• Mission:
  To ensure accurate financial performance measurement for Manufacturing or Production Operations and enhance efficiency and cost control through detailed financial analysis and reporting.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic modeling). Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar) is a plus.

• Cost Analysis:
  Analyze comprehensive production costs, encompassing labor, materials, and overhead expenditures, to provide clear financial insights and support operational understanding.
• Variance Tracking:
  Track and report all manufacturing variances, including price, usage, volume, and efficiency, to identify deviations from planned performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Budget & Forecast Support:
  Support the development of annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts specifically for production departments, ensuring financial targets are aligned and accurately tracked.
• Reporting & Dashboards:
  Prepare recurring financial reports and create dashboards for production leadership, presenting key financial metrics and performance indicators to aid decision-making.
• Operational Partnership:
  Partner directly with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to thoroughly understand the underlying cost drivers and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous cost improvement.

• Background:
  Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field. This is an entry-level position designed to support manufacturing or production operations with foundational financial analysis.
• Experience:
  
  Possess 0-2 years of relevant professional experience. While not required, prior exposure to a manufacturing, production, or operations environment is preferred, as is internship or co-op experience in a financial capacity. Experience with standard costing or inventory accounting is also a preferred qualification.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative abilities, with the capacity to work through complex issues and gather information for data analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and basic modeling, is essential. Candidates must exhibit strong attention to detail and data accuracy, alongside the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders and collaborate effectively across teams, managing multiple tasks and deadlines while delivering accurate and timely work.
• Bonus:
  Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Costpoint is a plus, providing an advantage in navigating financial data within organizational systems.