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Financial Analyst - Grand Rapids Area
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The Pivot Group
Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)
$84,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Financial Analyst |Grand Rapids, MI Salary Range:
$67,000 - $101,000 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 West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grand Rapids seeking experienced Financial Analysts. We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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. The Opportunity We are working with companies in Grand Rapids that are adding Financial Analysts to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for. Key Responsibilities Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations. Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking. Analyze production costs, inventory valuations, and capital expenditures to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction. Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management, highlighting key trends and insights. Support the annual budgeting process and periodic re-forecasting for manufacturing plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, supply chain) to gather data and provide financial guidance. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to evaluate new projects, investments, and operational initiatives. Recommended Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles (e.g., standard costing, bill of materials). Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Bonus Qualifications Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle for data extraction and analysis. Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for presenting financial insights. Understanding of supply chain management and its financial implications. Job Titles That Should Apply Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Investment Analyst, Equity Analyst, Credit Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Financial Modeler, Business Analyst (Finance), Treasury Analyst, Corporate Finance 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. 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
- Pivot Tables
- Supply Chain
- Cost Reduction
- Intelligence
- Support
- Modeling
- Capital
- Lean Manufacturing
- Corporate Finance
- Variance Analysis
- Treasury
- Six Sigma
- Operations
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
- Analysis
- Investments
- ERP
- Visualization
- Salary
- Hiring
- Partnerships
- Recruiting
- Business Intelligence
- Compensation
- Supply
- Supply Chain Management
- Decision-Making
- Data Visualization
- Credit
- Financial Analysis
- SAP
- Forecasting
- Manufacturing
- Economics
- Tableau
- Budgeting
- Presentations
- Excel
- Power BI
- Oracle
- Materials
- Preparation
- Accounting
- Finance
- Planning
- Business