Financial Analyst | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $66,000 - $99,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Fremont seeking skilled Financial Analysts.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Fremont that are seeking skilled Financial Analysts. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, production variances, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Develop detailed financial models, budgets, and forecasts for production operations.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports and performance dashboards for factory management.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify root causes of deviations from budget and standard costs.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests, performing ROI and payback period analyses for new equipment.
• Support inventory valuation, obsolescence analysis, and working capital optimization initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and cost control.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting capabilities.
• Proven experience with cost accounting principles, variance analysis, and inventory valuation in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for financial data extraction and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and their financial drivers.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing-specific ERP modules (e.g., SAP CO/PP, Oracle Manufacturing).
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles specific to manufacturing environments (e.g., standard costing, variance analysis, overhead allocation).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles and their financial implications.
• Experience in capital expenditure analysis for manufacturing equipment or plant expansions.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for operational and financial manufacturing data.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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