Financial Analyst - Holt Area

Financial Analyst | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Holt seeking Financial Analysts.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Holt 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 detailed cost analysis of manufacturing processes, raw materials, and finished goods to identify cost drivers and areas for efficiency.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for production, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods, for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze inventory valuations, obsolescence, and turnover rates, providing insights into working capital management.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests for new machinery or facility upgrades, performing ROI and payback period analyses.
• Partner with operations leadership to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform product line profitability analysis and margin analysis to support pricing and strategic decisions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for data extraction, analysis, and process improvement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to analyze capital expenditure proposals and evaluate ROI for manufacturing investments.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles or Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Understanding of supply chain finance concepts

Job Titles That Should Apply

Financial Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Investment Analyst, Budget Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Credit Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Finance Analyst, Financial Reporting 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.