Financial Analyst - Burton Area

The Pivot Group

Burton (MI)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively building a network of Financial Analysts for Burton area manufacturers in Genesee County, Michigan. This role focuses on capital analysis, cost models, and variance analysis to support plant leadership and strategic decisions.

We partner with manufacturers in and around Burton, Lapeer, Grand Blanc and Holly, offering exposure to ERP systems, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.
Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.
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.

Skills

Reports

Analysts

Capital

Data

Inventory

Modeling

Pivot Tables

Lean Manufacturing

Journal Entries

Variance Analysis

Authorization

Financial Planning

Salary

Operations

Hiring

Analysis

ERP

Partnerships

Data Modeling

Recruiting

Compensation

Metrics

Decision-Making

Financial Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Preparation

Accounting

Finance

Planning

Business

SQL

Leadership

Management

Education

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Burton, MI

Salary Range:

$71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Burton area seeking experienced 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 Burton in Genesee County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Lapeer, Fenton, Grand Blanc, and Holly.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Burton area that seek Financial Analysts. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.
Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.
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.

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.

The Pivot Group Network 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.

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