Financial Controller (m/w/d)

WestRock Company; Obersulm; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team in Obersulm. This pivotal role involves partnering with operational leads to provide financial insights and support, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations. You will be responsible for executing financial statements, managing annual operating plans, and leading efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Finance and have a proven track record in accounting and reporting. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive financial excellence and contribute to sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in Finance with at least five years of experience.
• Knowledge in accounting, controlling, and reporting.

Aufgaben

• Business partner with operational leads, providing support and advice.
• Execution of financial statements and ensuring balance sheet integrity.
• Manage annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Controlling

Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance

Tools

SAP FI Module

ERP Systems

Hyperion

Jobbeschreibung

General Information

Job ID

ATR49023

Posting Job Title

Financial Controller (m/w/d)

Locations

Obersulm

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

25-Feb-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. Smurfit Westrock’s 80,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 500 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

At Smurfit Westrock, our culture is built upon shared values:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Accountability
• Excellence
  
  

Job Purpose/Summary

Reporting to the General Manager of MPS Obersulm, with dotted line to Regional Finance Manager Central & Eastern Europe, this role will assist the Finance function for the MPS Obersulm facility, supporting the existing local organization in compliance with local & company policies, Financial Planning & Analysis, and act as a leading business partner for operational and support functions.

Job Responsibilities/Key Accountabilities

• Business Partner with the operational & functional leads, provide support, guidance, and advice to both them and their regional management team
• Execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet and the plausibility of the income statement, as well as ensure regional FM & Ops Director are informed on a timely basis of financial impacts
• Complete relevant monthly reporting packs & requirements
• Manage & prepare annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts
• Act as a key driver for change, lead development & efficiency improvements
• Lead financial control and assessment of CAPEX project, allocation, and forecasting for your sites
• Monitor & implement internal controls in line with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Principles
• Coordination of tax returns, financial statements, and other compliance matters
• Key contact for annual audits/ tax topics
• Support with strategic factory planning (medium and long term)
• Manage the preparation of statutory annual financial statements & statistical filings
• Supervise tax concerns including VAT
• Management & development of local finance team including treasury, accounts receivable & accounts payable
  
  

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Finance with at least five years of professional experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Knowledge in the areas of accounting, controlling, and reporting
• Proactive and hardworking and someone who can build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstratable experience of excellent analytical, numeracy, organizational and communication (including English language) skills
• A person who is self-motivated, problem solve and can work independently
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Able to present data to stakeholders in a clear and logical way
• Proficient in MS Packages including highly competent in Microsoft Excel
• Flexible individual willing to take on tasks outside the list above and taking ownership of all assigned tasks
• Knowledge of the use of the SAP FI module and ERP systems with knowledge of Hyperion being highly desirable
  
  

Behaviours

• Accountability
• Analytical & logical thinking
• Initiative
• Tenacity
• Thoroughness
• Rational Persuasion
• Concern for standards
• Efficiency focused
  
  

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.