Financial Analyst | Grandville, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Grandville seeking skilled Financial Analysts.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Grandville 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

• Conduct detailed cost analysis of production processes, materials, and labor to identify efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning specific to manufacturing operations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) against standard costs and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, performance dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing management.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests for new machinery and plant upgrades, performing ROI and payback period analysis.
• Monitor and analyze inventory valuation, turns, and obsolescence to optimize working capital.
• Support the month-end close process by ensuring accurate cost accounting entries and reconciliations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory valuation in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for financial reporting and data extraction.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data and identify cost efficiencies within a production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles (e.g., standard costing, variance analysis).
• Proficiency with ERP systems common in manufacturing environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365).
• Familiarity with operational metrics and KPIs relevant to manufacturing (e.g., OEE, yield, scrap rates).
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies and their financial impact.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, Finance Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Investment Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Business Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Budget 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.