Financial Analyst - Lansing Area

Financial Analyst | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $65,000 - $98,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Lansing, seeking experienced Financial Analysts to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Lansing 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

• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, integrating production volumes and costs.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, focusing on production costs, material usage, and labor efficiency.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including direct labor, raw materials, and overhead, to identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational efficiency and profitability.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests for new equipment and facility upgrades, performing ROI and payback period analysis.
• Support product costing initiatives and profitability analysis for new and existing product lines.
• Assist in inventory valuation and analysis, identifying potential obsolescence and optimizing working capital.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial analysis experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in cost accounting principles and inventory valuation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Demonstrated ability in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles specific to manufacturing (e.g., standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or other operational efficiency methodologies and their financial implications.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for reporting manufacturing-specific metrics.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Budget Analyst, Investment Analyst, Financial Modeler, Corporate Finance Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Financial Reporting Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, Associate 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.