Financial Analyst | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Okemos, Haslett, Perry, and Laingsburg.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the East Lansing area that seek Financial Analysts. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

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

• 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.

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.