Analyst, FP&A

WestRock Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to support the Fernandina Beach Mill. You will collect and analyze financial data, prepare forecasts and budgets, and translate operational actions into financial impact.

This role emphasizes partnership with stakeholders to improve margin and ensure timely reporting. The analyst will contribute to monthly closings, ad hoc analyses, and development of the annual operating plan, with on-site responsibility in the greater

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience; manufacturing/industrial background a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly results and provide insights on plan/forecast variances.
• Prepare monthly and full-year forecasts and schedules for monthly reporting and results calls.
• Develop the annual operating plan and identify cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Hyperion SmartView

QlikView

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

The opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Financial Analyst who will be an integral member of the FP&A team supporting the Fernandina Beach Mill. The Analyst will play a key role in the preparation of various analytics, forecasts and budgets. This role will be responsible for collecting and analyzing financial data to ensure timely and accurate completion of financial statements and reporting. This role will also identify drivers affecting performance and results while supporting key stakeholders to continuously improve margin profile of the Mill. Individuals located in the greater Jacksonville area will be a plus as this is an on-site opportunity.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Analyze monthly results and provide insight on plan/forecast variances.
• Prepare monthly and full year forecasts, bridge analysis work and schedules which are utilized in monthly reporting packages and as part of monthly results calls.
• Play key role in development of the annual operating plan.
• Develop savings calculations for improvement initiatives and capital projects in the assigned functional areas.
• Be a business partner to assigned operating areas through utilization of operational knowledge and business acumen to translate operational actions into financial impacts.
• Provide support and leadership to internal and external audit processes including maintaining compliance and documentation of internal controls applicable to the assigned functional areas.
• Support the monthly closing process by gathering and analyzing data to review usage trends, income statement and balance sheet performance.
• Identify and implement process efficiency improvements in all functional areas, including controls, closing, forecasting, budget, business partnering, and finance team development.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and business-related analysis and research as necessary, from an operations and business perspective.
• Establish working relationships with internal customers.
• Become knowledgeable in various financial and operating systems in order to provide support and direction as the business requires.
• Implement and administer procedures and best practices related to business support analytics.
• Develop relationships with peers at other mills, division and corporate to identify and implement best practices.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Manufacturing/Industrial background a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, passion for improvement. Enjoy working in a team/collaborative environment.
• Skills in Excel and Hyperion SmartView and experience with QlikView/Power BI a plus.
• Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests.
• Previous experience in manufacturing industry preferred but not required.

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.