Financial Analyst – Zeeland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Zeeland Charter Township (MI); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pivot Group Network in Zeeland, MI is recruiting a Financial Analyst to support manufacturing leadership with monthly reports, cost models, and variance analysis. This role focuses on plant-level finance, budgeting, and forecasting in a dynamic industrial setting.

You will build dashboards, track standard costs, and analyze capital projects while communicating results to non-financial staff. 2+ years of manufacturing finance experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Two+ years of financial analysis experience in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track key manufacturing metrics.

Kenntnisse

Excel skills

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Communication

Bachelor's degree

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Financial Analyst | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $63,000 - $96,000 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 Zeeland 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 Zeeland in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Olive.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Zeeland region seeking Financial Analysts. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track key manufacturing metrics.

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

• Advanced skills in SQL or data modeling.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who have 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Analysts Inventory Supply Chain Cost Reduction Intelligence Support Modeling Corporate Finance Variance Analysis Performance Metrics Treasury Special Projects Dashboard Operations Financial Modeling Financial Planning Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Business Intelligence Process Improvement Compensation Supply Decision-Making Metrics Credit Expenses Financial Reporting Financial Analysis SAP Forecasting Manufacturing Economics Tableau Budgeting Presentations Excel Power BI Oracle Preparation Data Analysis Research Software Accounting Finance Planning Business Project Management Management

Salary Package:

$ 63,000.00 - 96,000.00 (US Dollar)