Financial Analyst - Mount Pleasant Area

The Pivot Group

Mount Pleasant (MI)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Pivot Group in Mount Pleasant, MI is seeking a Financial Analyst to support month-end close, cost modeling, and budgeting for manufacturing operations. This role emphasizes cross-functional communication and delivering actionable financial insights to plant leadership.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 2+ years of manufacturing finance experience, with strong Excel, ERP (SAP/Oracle), and data analysis skills. On-site opportunity in Michigan.

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

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.
Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

Power BI

SQL

ERP

Variance Analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Mount Pleasant, MI

Salary Range: $69,000 - $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Mount Pleasant area seeking skilled 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 Mount Pleasant in Isabella County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including St. Louis, Clare, Alma, and Edmore.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Mount Pleasant 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

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.
Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.

Recommended 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.
Ability to communicate financial results to non financial plant staff.

Bonus Qualifications

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.
Advanced skills in SQL or data modeling.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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, Cost 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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