We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst with a strong background in manufacturing to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving financial accuracy, delivering insightful analytics, and supporting strategic decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to the financial success of a dynamic organization in the paper/packaging industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring all financial processes are completed accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals to support reporting objectives.<br>• Conduct detailed Price/Volume/Mix analysis to uncover revenue drivers and identify margin improvement opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to interpret financial results and variances.<br>• Develop and refine management reporting tools, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts to provide actionable insights.<br>• Deliver comprehensive financial analyses to inform operational and strategic decisions.<br>• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve financial reporting and workflow efficiency.<br>• Support inventory accounting and manufacturing variance analysis to ensure accurate financial representation.
We are looking for a dedicated Help Desk Analyst to provide efficient technical support for a paper and packaging industry client located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This is a long-term contract position that requires onsite presence to ensure seamless operations and assist in resolving IT-related challenges. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining hardware and software systems while delivering exceptional service to users.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Diagnose and address basic IT issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.<br>• Prepare and configure PCs and laptops through imaging and setup processes.<br>• Set up and maintain workstations, ensuring proper functionality and accessibility.<br>• Install and connect printers and other hardware devices to the network.<br>• Perform routine troubleshooting for hardware, software, and connectivity issues.<br>• Conduct hardware upgrades and installations to meet evolving user needs.<br>• Provide technical support for software installations and resolve application-related problems.<br>• Assist in maintaining a data center environment, ensuring optimal system performance.<br>• Deliver desktop support by addressing user concerns and resolving technical issues.<br>• Collaborate with team members to enhance IT service delivery and improve system reliability.
We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Zeeland, Michigan. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in analyzing financial data, preparing cost estimates, and providing insights to guide strategic decision-making. This position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in financial modeling and forecasting within a collaborative and dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop cost estimates and quotes for new programs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial goals.<br>• Conduct in-depth analysis to understand complex cost structures and provide actionable insights.<br>• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and reports to support business needs.<br>• Evaluate variances against forecasts and deliver detailed analysis to stakeholders.<br>• Research cost trends to recommend rates and costs for upcoming forecasts.<br>• Lead initiatives aimed at improving financial processes and efficiency.<br>• Maintain and update financial files and databases, ensuring data integrity.<br>• Contribute to strategic initiatives by providing financial input and recommendations.<br>• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities, including volume projections using industry tools.<br>• Provide backup support for accounting functions as needed.
