Analyst, FP&A - Distribution Segment

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA, is seeking an entry-level Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. This role supports monthly close, cost and variance analysis, forecasting and budgeting in a distribution environment.

The ideal candidate excels in communication, teamwork and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and basic experience in financial analysis and reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Basic experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office products; knowledge of Alteryx is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Account reconciliation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Alteryx

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position that is required to sit on-site in Atlanta. Relocation for this role is not provided. Additionally, we are unable to sponsor Visa's for this position. This includes F-1, OPT, H1B, etc.

The Opportunity

The Distribution Segment is seeking an entry level Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. This position provides business analysis 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• 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 in Finance or Accounting
• Basic experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes
• Solid interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Working knowledge of Alteryx and proficiency in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.just
• Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus.

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

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.