Financial Analyst - Livonia Area

The Pivot Group

Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 104,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group in Livonia, MI is seeking a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing-focused finance teams. You will develop dashboards, perform variance analysis, and help prepare budgets and forecasts for plant leadership.

Applicants should have 2+ years of manufacturing finance experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle). This role offers opportunities across Michigan's manufacturing network with a focus on cost modeling and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

2+ 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

Financial analysis

Excel

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Financial Analyst | Livonia, MI

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

Are you a meticulous 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 growth. We collaborate with companies in the Livonia 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 Livonia in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Southfield, Farmington Hills, Plymouth, and Westland.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Livonia 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

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

CPA or CMA certification.
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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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