Financial Analyst - Alpena Area
Description
Financial Analyst | Alpena, 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 Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Alpena area seeking experienced Financial Analysts to strengthen their teams.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Financial Analyst opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Alpena in Alpena County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Ossineke, Hillman, Rogers City, and Lincoln.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Alpena 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.
Usual Responsibilities
- Build and maintain cost models for products and production lines.
- Track standard costs and investigate cost variances.
- Support the annual budget and quarterly forecast process.
- Analyze capital project requests and track spending against approved budgets.
- Reconcile inventory balances and review cycle count results.
- Prepare journal entries and support month end close activities.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track key manufacturing metrics.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis for plant leadership.
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience with standard costing and variance analysis.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Ability to communicate financial results to non financial plant staff.
- Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Two or more years of financial analysis experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookup functions.
Bonus Qualifications
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs.
- Advanced skills in SQL or data modeling.
- Experience supporting multiple plant sites.
- CPA or CMA certification.
- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Budget Analyst, Management Accountant, Business Finance Analyst, Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Financial Analyst, Plant Financial Analyst, Cost Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, Operations Finance Analyst, Inventory Analyst
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.