We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise in a manufacturing environment while supporting pricing strategies and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of cost structures, data analysis, and pricing methodologies to drive impactful business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze the effects of inflation on manufacturing costs and pricing structures to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with procurement teams to assess cost drivers such as minimum wage increases and material expenses.<br>• Collect, structure, and evaluate data from hundreds of customers to align bills of materials with pricing models.<br>• Estimate the financial impact of inflation on purchased components for individual customer accounts.<br>• Quantify and document inflation recovery potential to support the commercial team in updating pricing strategies.<br>• Develop and validate price lists using Excel, ensuring accuracy and usability for sales and commercial teams.<br>• Create transparent cost recovery methodologies to ensure fair pricing adjustments for customers.<br>• Regularly review bills of materials and cost structures to ensure alignment with changing input factors, such as labor and materials.<br>• Analyze foreign exchange fluctuations and their influence on material and labor costs.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to build pricing models, automate data analysis, and synthesize complex datasets.
<p>SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Metro Detroit, Michigan</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p>Job Summary</p><p>Our client, a <strong>national leader in its industry</strong>, is seeking a Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to play a highly visible, enterprise-wide leadership role. This is an <strong>impact position</strong> with direct influence on strategic decision-making, long-range planning, and financial performance. The SVP will partner closely with executive leadership across the organization to drive insights, challenge assumptions, and elevate financial discipline as the business continues to grow and evolve.</p><p>The organization is known for its <strong>collaborative, high-tenure team environment</strong>, modern headquarters, <strong>onsite fitness center</strong>, and an <strong>in-house barista</strong>, creating an energizing and engaging workplace.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling activities</li><li>Oversee analysis of financial and operational results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, risks, and opportunities</li><li>Own and enhance a multi-year strategic planning model, including continuous improvement of tools, systems, and methodologies</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to identify key business drivers, performance metrics, and actionable insights</li><li>Present financial outlooks, cash flow projections, and performance analyses to executive leadership</li><li>Provide leadership and development for a high-performing FP& A team</li><li>Collaborate closely with Accounting, Strategy, and M& A teams on key initiatives and transactions</li><li>Ensure financial analyses supporting major decisions are rigorous, relevant, and clearly communicated</li><li>Stay current on industry trends and emerging best practices, proactively assessing business impact</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365.6131 or apply directly. </p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Troy, Michigan, for a contract position within the manufacturing industry. This role entails applying advanced accounting principles to analyze financial data, prepare detailed reports, and ensure accurate documentation of transactions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing insights to support critical business decisions while maintaining compliance with established financial practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and process financial data to prepare accurate entries for general ledger accounts and document business transactions.<br>• Compile and interpret financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and projections to provide a clear overview of the company’s financial position.<br>• Conduct statistical analyses to identify trends, prepare estimates, and draft detailed narrative reports highlighting findings.<br>• Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers, ensuring proper documentation and compliance before settlement.<br>• Monitor and enforce adherence to accounting principles and company procedures, recommending improvements where necessary.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial entries, documents, and reports to maintain accuracy and reliability.<br>• Develop, implement, and document accounting systems and control procedures to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Evaluate reserves, assets, and expenditures, providing recommendations to optimize financial strategies.<br>• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate contracts, manage procurement records, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.<br>• Assist with payroll processing, employee onboarding, and open enrollment activities.
