Financial Analyst - Kalamazoo Area

Financial Analyst | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $63,000 - $96,000 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 Kalamazoo, seeking experienced Financial Analysts to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Kalamazoo 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 variances (e.g., material, labor, overhead) and provide insights into performance deviations.
• Develop and maintain financial models for product costing, profitability analysis, and investment appraisals.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for production costs and capital expenditures.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on plant performance, production efficiency, and inventory valuation.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests, including ROI analysis for new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Monitor inventory levels and costs, identifying opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve financial processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis using Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for financial data extraction and reporting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles specific to manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for presenting complex financial information.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing costs, production efficiencies, and inventory valuation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with major manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Understanding of supply chain finance or inventory management principles
• Prior exposure to advanced forecasting models or predictive analytics

Job Titles That Should Apply

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