Financial Analyst - Allegan Area

Financial Analyst | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Allegan seeking experienced Financial Analysts.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Allegan region seeking Financial Analysts. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and provide actionable insights to optimize production efficiency.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and financial forecasts for production facilities and cost centers.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis for capital expenditure projects, including ROI and payback period.
• Perform product and plant profitability analysis to identify trends and areas for margin improvement.
• Monitor and analyze inventory valuation, turns, and obsolescence, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and dashboards tracking key manufacturing KPIs and operational performance.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through financial analysis, scenario modeling, and risk assessment.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with cost accounting principles and inventory valuation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for data extraction and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial functions); experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other major ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles (e.g., standard costing, variance analysis).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, Finance Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Investment Analyst, Business Analyst (Finance), Corporate Finance Analyst, Budget Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Financial Modeler

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.