Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

WestRock Company; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive salary reflecting skills and competencies

Integrity-based corporate culture

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Finance Team. The position involves providing business analysis and forecasting for various financial activities within the Distribution Segment. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in Excel and effective communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
• Familiar/comfortable in a distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial support for multiple locations.
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
• Complete assigned financial reporting needs.
• Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Alteryx

JD Edwards

Hyperion

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

The Distribution Segment of Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. This position provides business analysis and forecasting for various financial and accounting activities in support of the Distribution Segment’s operations. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a distribution environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently.

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, etc.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Direct financial support for multiple locations.
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
• Complete assigned financial reporting needs.
• Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.

What you need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance/Accounting)
• 2+ Years experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Alteryx a plus.
• Experience in JD Edwards, Hyperion, SAP a plus.
• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Familiar/comfortable in a distribution environment.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work