Financial Analyst - Alpena Area

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.

• →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.

• 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.

• 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.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.