Financial Analyst – Kalamazoo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its Kalamazoo, MI network of manufacturing-focused opportunities. This role focuses on financial analysis, cost modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis to support plant leadership.

Candidates should have manufacturing experience, strong Excel skills, and ERP familiarity (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite). The network partners with multiple Kalamazoo-area manufacturers for long-term fit and career growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to communicate financial results to non financial plant staff.
• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

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

Pivot tables

Lookup functions

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 – $99,000 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Galesburg, Comstock, Oshtemo, and Parchment.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Kalamazoo area seeking experienced Financial Analysts. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

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

• 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.
• Ability to communicate financial results to non financial plant staff.
• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

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

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

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.

Required Skills:

NetSuite Resume Data Offers Analysts Pivot Tables Supply Chain Intelligence Support Modeling Capital Variance Analysis Operations Financial Modeling Analysis ERP Visualization Key Performance Indicators Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Business Intelligence Compensation Supply Operational Efficiency Decision-Making Data Visualization Financial Analysis SAP Forecasting Manufacturing Economics Tableau Budgeting Presentations Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Research Accounting Finance Business Management

Salary Package:

$ 66,000.00 – 99,000.00 (US Dollar)