Sr. Cost Analyst

Sr. Cost Analyst

Relocation available

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 has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. 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 Senior Cost Analyst is a key member reporting to the Manager, Cost Accounting. This individual will support the broader organization interfacing with Corporate Finance, Plant Finance, Product Management and Manufacturing supporting monthly closing, financial reporting, and cost analysis.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Analysis and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain cost accounting models to facilitate accurate costing of products.
• Conduct detailed analysis of product costs, including direct materials, labor, OSP, and overheads.
• Maintain new product(s) BOM's/Routings while working with Product Management, R&D and engineering to ensure on-going accuracy and reasonableness based on available manufacturing processes.
• Prepare monthly elemental cost reports, highlighting key margin variances and trends.
• Perform variance analysis from First Article thru maturity in standard production, across multiple manufacturing plants, for all new product introductions.
• Work with operations management at our 14 facilities in the performance of their duties - providing Oracle expertise around Resource, overhead, Department structure and associations.
• Support various ad hoc requests from the finance leadership team.
• Cost analysis in support of emerging technologies collaborating with engineering and product management.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development of annual operating budgets, incorporating cost projections and margin reviews.
• Assist in developing Annual Labor and Overhead Rate calculations.
• Monitor actual Labor and Overhead performance against budgeted costs and provide timely and insightful variance analysis.

Process Improvement:

• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and other departments to analyze production processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements.
• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard the integrity of cost accounting data.
• Support transition of average costing to standard costing.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits as required.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 5+years of Finance/Accounting experience with demonstrated success in career progression and increased responsibility.
• CPA or CMA a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office including advanced skills in Excel working with large sets of data.
• Prior experience Hyperion or similar planning tool (OneStream, TM1, Profix) required. Experience w/ with ERP Systems (Oracle or similar), GLWAND a plus.
• Prior experience within Automotive, Defense & Aerospace industry a plus.
• Must have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership, interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and self-directed with the ability to relate to all levels of an organization.
• This position is NOT a Remote opportunity.

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.