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Financial Analyst - Portage Area

The Pivot Group, Portage, MI, United States


Financial Analyst

– Portage, MI

Salary Range:

$68,000 – $102,000 depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

Conduct financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for manufacturing operations.

Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.

Analyze production costs, inventory, and capital expenditures to identify areas for efficiency and cost reduction.

Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management, highlighting key trends and insights.

Support the annual planning and quarterly forecasting processes for manufacturing divisions.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve data accuracy and financial reporting processes.

Evaluate capital investment proposals and conduct post‑implementation reviews.

Recommended Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and translate complex financial information into actionable insights.

Bonus Qualifications

Additional certifications or training in finance or related areas.

Job Titles That Should Apply
Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, Equity Research Analyst, Credit Analyst, Portfolio Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning Analyst, FP&A Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Business Financial Analyst, Corporate Financial Analyst

Required Skills

Resume

Data

Offers

Analysts

Inventory

Pivot Tables

Cost Reduction

Intelligence

Access

Support

Modeling

Capital

Variance Analysis

Treasury

Operations

Financial Modeling

Financial Planning

Analysis

ERP

Salary

Hiring

Partnerships

Recruiting

Business Intelligence

Compensation

Reviews

Decision-Making

Credit

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

SAP

Forecasting

Manufacturing

Economics

Tableau

Budgeting

Presentations

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

Preparation

Research

Accounting

Finance

Planning

Business

Training

Management

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