Financial Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst in Michigan City, IN to support financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and accounting functions.

This role blends FP&A and accounting responsibilities, delivering visibility across operations and direct exposure to business leaders. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting/FP&A experience, advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH), and strong analytical skills.

Join a collaborative team driving actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of general accounting and/or FP&A experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Investigate general ledger balances and analyze variances.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and operating plans.
• Gather and analyze financial and operational data across departments.
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop forecasts using historical data and business inputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support decisions.
• Validate ERP system initiatives and enhancements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

AX/D365 ERP

Job description

Financial Analyst

Location: Michigan City, IN
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and accounting functions. This role offers a unique blend of FP&A and accounting responsibilities, providing visibility across operations and direct exposure to business leaders. The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, solving problems, and turning financial information into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and provision reviews
• Investigate general ledger balances and analyze account variances
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, annual operating plans, and financial analysis
• Gather and analyze financial and operational data from multiple departments
• Prepare executive-level financial reporting and PowerPoint presentations
• Develop forecasts using historical data, assumptions, and business inputs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to collect information and support decision-making
• Support Microsoft AX to D365 validation testing and other system-related initiatives
• Prioritize multiple projects and deliver accurate, timely results

What You'll Be Doing

This position is focused on financial analysis rather than transactional processing. Day-to-day responsibilities may vary but typically include:

• Building and refining forecasts using existing models and prior assumptions
• Collaborating with operations and leadership teams to gather business inputs
• Evaluating accruals and provisions to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Researching and resolving general ledger discrepancies
• Synthesizing financial and operational data into executive-ready presentations
• Validating financial data as part of ERP system initiatives and enhancements

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of general accounting and/or FP&A experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • VLOOKUP
  • HLOOKUP
  • INDEX/MATCH
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Preferred

• Manufacturing experience
• Cost accounting experience
• Labor productivity analysis experience
• Forecasting and budgeting experience
• Microsoft AX and/or D365 experience

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