Financial Analyst – Charlotte Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan's Charlotte area is seeking Financial Analysts to support manufacturing-focused organizations. Roles offer a salary range of $67,000 to $101,000 per year depending on experience and fit.

This network connects talented analysts with opportunities across Eaton County and nearby communities. Responsibilities include building dashboards, weekly/monthly financial reporting, cost modeling, variance analysis, budgeting support, and inventory/production cost tracking.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare journal entries and support month end close activities.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 – $101,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Charlotte area seeking experienced Financial Analysts to drive results.

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 Charlotte in Eaton County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Eaton Rapids, Potterville, Olivet, and Bellevue.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Charlotte 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

• 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.
• Prepare journal entries and support month end close activities.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Required Skills:

NetSuite Resume Data Offers Analysts Inventory Supply Chain Support Modeling Valuation Lean Manufacturing Corporate Finance Variance Analysis Performance Metrics Treasury Operations Financial Modeling Analysis ERP Visualization Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Supply Metrics Data Visualization Credit Expenses Financial Analysis SAP Forecasting Manufacturing Economics Communication Skills Tableau Budgeting Presentations Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Research Software Accounting Finance Planning Business Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 67,000.00 – 101,000.00 (US Dollar)