Financial Analyst | Byron Center, MI

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

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Financial Analysts to drive results.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Byron Center seeking Financial Analysts who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, incorporating production volumes and costs.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, focusing on manufacturing costs, labor, and material variances.
• Analyze manufacturing overheads, inventory valuations, and cost of goods sold to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for management, highlighting key operational and production KPIs.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals for new equipment, facility upgrades, and automation projects, including ROI and payback period analysis.
• Support product costing initiatives and analyze product line profitability to inform pricing and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand operational drivers and translate them into financial impacts.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Expertise in cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data and provide actionable financial insights for manufacturing processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and performance analysis for production facilities.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification/experience
• Experience with advanced cost accounting methodologies (e.g., activity-based costing)
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with manufacturing-specific ERP modules (e.g., SAP PP, Oracle SCM)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Investment Analyst, Budget Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Financial Modeler, Business Financial Analyst

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.