Financial Analyst I, Production

Job Description

Financial Analyst I | SIG SAUER, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an entry-level role at SIG SAUER, Inc., a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, and training solutions. The company has a rich history spanning over 250 years, blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision to deliver industry-leading quality and innovation. This role supports Manufacturing or Production Operations by providing critical financial analysis, cost tracking, and reporting, which is essential for accurate financial performance measurement and improving operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person

• Team: Finance and Accounting team, collaborating with operational leadership and cross-functional teams
• Mission: To provide financial analysis, cost tracking, and reporting to ensure accurate financial performance measurement for Manufacturing or Production Operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze Production: Analyze production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.
• Track Variances: Track and report manufacturing variances such as price, usage, volume, and efficiency.
• Support Budgeting: Support annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts specifically for production departments.
• Prepare Reports: Prepare recurring financial reports and dashboards for production leadership to aid decision-making.
• Identify Opportunities: Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost improvement through data-driven analysis.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, focused on supporting manufacturing or production operations.
• Experience: 0-2 years of previous professional experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic modeling), strong attention to detail and data accuracy, and the ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Bonus: Exposure to a manufacturing, production, or Operations environment; internship or co-op experience; experience with standard costing or inventory accounting; or familiarity with ERP systems.