Financial Analyst I
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.
Position Summary: The Financial Analyst I, Production supports Manufacturing or Production Operations by providing financial analysis, cost tracking, and reporting to ensure accurate financial performance measurement. This entry-level role focuses on production cost analysis, budgeting support, variance analysis, and collaboration with the Operations teams to improve efficiency and cost control. This individual must demonstrate competence with analytical concepts as well as solid time management skills and are able to work with large sets of complex data and possess basic Excel modeling skills. The Financial Analyst I, Production works independently and in a team environment collaborating with the Finance and Accounting team, Finance and Operational leadership teams, and various team members across the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
- Track and report manufacturing variances (price, usage, volume, and efficiency).
- Support standard cost maintenance and cost roll-ups.
- Assist in monitoring work-in-process (WIP) and inventory valuation.
- Support annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts for production departments.
- Compare actual results to budget/forecast and explain variances.
- Assist with production capacity and cost projections.
- Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for production leadership.
- Support month-end close activities related to production accounting.
- Ensure accuracy of production financial data in ERP and reporting systems.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to understand cost drivers.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost improvement.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven analysis.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Support audits and documentation related to production costs and inventory.
- Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
- Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
Education/Experience & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and 0-2 years of previous experience. Exposure to manufacturing, production, or Operations environment preferred. Internship or co-op experience preferred.
- Experience with standard costing or inventory accounting preferred.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to work on complex issues and support the team by gathering information to help analyze data and evaluate various outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic modeling). Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Ability to collaborate well with others inside and outside of the Finance team.
- Organized, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail while delivering accurate and timely work.
- Capable of analyzing data to identify potential trends, inconsistencies, and outliers; helping resolve issues and support decisions.
Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
- Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.
SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
