Financial Analyst – DeWitt Area

The Pivot Group Careers; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting for Financial Analyst roles in the DeWitt, MI area. This network partners with manufacturing companies to place skilled finance professionals who can lead cost analyses, budgeting, and financial reporting for production facilities.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing FP&A experience, strong Excel and ERP familiarity, and can communicate financial results clearly to plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• 2+ years of financial analysis experience in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills with pivots and lookups.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Manufacturing finance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 – $104,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in finance? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the DeWitt area seeking 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 DeWitt in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the DeWitt 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

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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

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.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Analysts Inventory Intelligence Support Modeling Capital Valuation Development Corporate Finance Variance Analysis Treasury Operations Financial Modeling Financial Planning Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Business Intelligence Compensation Decision-Making Credit Financial Reporting Financial Analysis SAP Forecasting Manufacturing Economics Tableau Budgeting Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Accounting Finance Planning Business Training

Salary Package:

$ 70,000.00 – 104,000.00 (US Dollar)