Financial Analyst - St. Johns Area

Salary Range: $69,000 - $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for financial analysis and supporting strategic decision-making? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in St. Johns seeking skilled Financial Analysts.

We are working with companies in St. Johns that are adding Financial Analysts to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

• Analyze production costs, variances (material, labor, overhead), and their impact on profitability.
• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and financial forecasts for manufacturing operations.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, dashboards, and KPI analysis for management on manufacturing performance.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests, performing ROI and payback period analysis for new equipment and projects.
• Conduct in-depth profitability analysis by product line, customer, and manufacturing process.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements within manufacturing processes.
• Support inventory valuation and analysis, including obsolescence and turns, to optimize working capital.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights for operational improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and performance reporting within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain finance principles.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.