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Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting
Location: Newington, NH
Job Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Saige Partners is partnered with an industry-leading manufacturing organization seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst, Cost Accounting to join their team. This organization is known for its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and high-quality product delivery.

This role plays a critical part in supporting financial visibility across multiple business units, partnering closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Product Management. The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise within a complex manufacturing environment and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Position Summary

The Sr. Financial Analyst will support monthly close activities, financial reporting, and in-depth cost analysis while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role is instrumental in enhancing reporting accuracy, optimizing processes, and supporting scalable growth across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly cost reports, identifying key margin variances and trends
• Perform detailed cost analysis to support new and existing product lines
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct variance analysis across product lifecycle stages and multiple manufacturing sites
• Maintain and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings for accuracy
• Support labor and overhead rate development and monitor performance against budgets
• Build and maintain cost accounting models for accurate product costing
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis
• Support ERP system processes and provide expertise (Oracle or similar)
• Prepare audit schedules and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Mentor junior team members and support cross-functional collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 7+ years of finance/accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong plant/operational accounting experience in a multi-site organization
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and financial planning tools (Hyperion, OneStream, TM1, or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or defense industries
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior analysts

Why Work with Saige Partners

• Dedicated career support with a relationship-first approach
• Transparent communication throughout the hiring process
• Access to high-impact opportunities with leading organizations
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A true partner invested in your long-term career success

Our Process

1. Connect: We learn your goals, experience, and priorities
2. Prepare: We position you for success with insights and guidance
3. Interview: We coordinate and support you through each step
4. Offer & Onboarding: We guide you through acceptance and start
5. Ongoing Support: We stay connected to ensure continued success