Financial Analyst – Walker Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Walker, MI is seeking a Financial Analyst to support month-end close, budgeting, and performance analysis for manufacturing partners. This role emphasizes accuracy, cost control, and data-driven decision-making.

This opportunity offers a $68,000–$102,000 salary depending on experience, with potential for growth and exposure to ERP-enabled reporting, dashboards, and strategic financial analysis across plant operations.

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.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Ability to communicate financial results to non-financial plant staff.

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

SQL

Data visualization

Communication of results

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 – $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Walker 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 Walker in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Comstock Park.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Walker area that seek skilled Financial Analysts. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

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

• 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 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

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.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Analysts Inventory Production Planning Supply Chain Cost Reduction Access Support Modeling Capital Valuation Variance Analysis Treasury Operations Financial Modeling Analysis ERP Visualization Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Supply Decision-Making Data Visualization Credit Financial Reporting Financial Analysis SAP Analytics Forecasting Inventory Management Manufacturing Economics Tableau Strategy Budgeting Presentations Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Research Accounting Finance Microsoft Excel Planning Business Sales Management

Salary Package:

$ 68,000.00 – 102,000.00 (US Dollar)