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 production overhead to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning related to production.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses for plant operations and management.
• Perform profitability analysis for products, production lines, and customer segments.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests, conducting ROI and payback period analyses for new equipment or facility upgrades.
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold.
• Collaborate with operations teams to understand production drivers and implement financial controls.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial analysis, with a preference for manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with major ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with advanced manufacturing cost accounting and variance analysis

Job Titles That Should Apply

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