Financial Analyst

5 days ago

Battle Creek, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 - $97,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Financial Analysts.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Battle Creek region seeking Financial Analysts. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct labor, materials, and overhead, to identify efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, incorporating production volumes and capacity.
  • Conduct detailed variance analysis between actual manufacturing costs and budgeted/standard costs, providing actionable insights.
  • Evaluate capital expenditure requests for new equipment or facility upgrades, performing ROI and payback period analyses.
  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for operational management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production and inventory.
  • Support the monthly close process by analyzing inventory valuations, cost of goods sold (COGS), and production variances.
  • Perform profitability analysis by product line, customer, or manufacturing plant to support strategic decision-making.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software.
  • Proficiency in cost accounting principles and analysis within a manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills for data manipulation, analysis, and dashboard creation.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience with major manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O).
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or other continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).
  • Understanding of supply chain finance and inventory management best practices.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for operational and financial reporting.


Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, Finance Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Investment Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Budget Analyst, Financial Modeler, Financial Reporting Analyst, Treasury Analyst

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Supply Chain
• Indicators
• Resume
• Dynamics
• Offers
• Analysts
• Cost Reduction
• Lean Manufacturing
• Modeling
• Capital
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Variance Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Treasury
• Analysis
• ERP
• Six Sigma
• Dashboard
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Visualization
• Key Performance Indicators
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Compensation
• Supply
• Decision-Making
• Data Visualization
• SAP
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Forecasting
• Excel
• Manufacturing
• Tableau
• Budgeting
• Power BI
• Oracle
• Materials
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Software
• Finance
• Planning
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 64,000.00 - 97,000.00 (US Dollar)

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