Financial Analyst - Ann Arbor Area

The Pivot Group

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support manufacturers around Ann Arbor, MI. This role focuses on month-end close, cost modeling, variance analysis, and budgeting to drive informed decision-making in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has a finance or accounting background and 2+ years of manufacturing financial analysis experience, with strong Excel, SAP/Oracle familiarity, and the ability to communicate results to plant staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
Two or more years of financial analysis experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and support month end close activities.
Develop dashboards and reports to track key manufacturing metrics.
Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis for plant leadership.
Build and maintain cost models for products and production lines.
Track standard costs and investigate cost variances.
Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.
Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Financial Analyst | Ann Arbor, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Ann Arbor area seeking skilled Financial Analysts.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Financial Analyst opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti, Saline, and Belleville.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Ann Arbor area seeking Financial Analysts who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and support month end close activities.
Develop dashboards and reports to track key manufacturing metrics.
Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis for plant leadership.
Build and maintain cost models for products and production lines.
Track standard costs and investigate cost variances.
Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.
Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.

Recommended Qualifications

Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Ability to communicate financial results to non financial plant staff.
Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Two or more years of financial analysis experience in a manufacturing setting.
Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions.
Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs.
Advanced skills in SQL or data modeling.
Experience supporting multiple plant sites.
CPA or CMA certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Inventory Analyst, Budget Analyst, Management Accountant, Business Finance Analyst, Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Financial Analyst, Plant Financial Analyst, Cost Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, Operations Finance Analyst

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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