Financial Analyst - Croswell Area

The Pivot Group

Croswell (MI)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 102,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Financial Analysts for Croswell-area manufacturers. You will support month-end close, cost models, budgets, and variance analysis to drive strategic decisions and plant leadership insights.

Develop dashboards and reports to monitor manufacturing metrics, using Excel, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and BI tools. This role suits candidates with 2+ years in manufacturing finance and a bachelor's in finance or accounting.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.

Skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Pivot tables

Lookup functions

Variance analysis

Data modeling

Multi-site experience

Lean manufacturing

SQL

Data modeling

Leadership

Education

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

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Oracle

Excel

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Croswell, MI

Salary Range:

$68,000 - $102,000 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 Croswell 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 Croswell in Sanilac County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Port Huron, Marysville, Sandusky, and Kimball.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Croswell area that add 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.

Usual Responsibilities

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.
Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.

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.

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