Financial Analyst

2 weeks ago

East Lansing, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

Financial Analyst | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 - $99,000 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 East Lansing seeking experienced Financial Analysts.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in East Lansing that are adding Financial Analysts to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed cost analysis of manufacturing operations, including COGS, labor, and overhead.
  • Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts for production facilities.
  • Perform variance analysis, explaining deviations from budget related to production volumes, material, and labor costs.
  • Prepare financial reports and dashboards on plant performance, profitability, and key manufacturing KPIs.
  • Evaluate capital expenditure requests (CAPEX) for new equipment and facility improvements, assessing ROI.
  • Analyze inventory levels, valuation, and obsolescence to optimize working capital.
  • Support operational teams by providing financial insights to drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Proficiency in cost accounting principles and variance analysis specific to manufacturing.
  • Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) in a manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization.
  • Ability to analyze operational data and translate it into actionable financial insights.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles (e.g., standard costing, variance analysis).
  • Experience with ERP systems commonly used in manufacturing environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor).
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for operational reporting.
  • CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation or progress towards.


Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, Finance Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Investment Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Corporate Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting 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:
• Deviations
• Capex
• Resume
• Pivot Tables
• Offers
• Analysts
• Cost Reduction
• Lean Manufacturing
• Modeling
• Capital
• Valuation
• Variance Analysis
• Operations
• Analysis
• ERP
• Six Sigma
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Visualization
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Compensation
• Designation
• Decision-Making
• Data Visualization
• SAP
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Excel
• Manufacturing
• Tableau
• Budgeting
• Power BI
• Oracle
• Preparation
• Accounting
• Finance
• Planning
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 66,000.00 - 99,000.00 (US Dollar)

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