Finance and Operations Analyst

Weyerhaeuser; Magnolia (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Finance and Operations Analyst to join the Softwood Lumber team supporting McComb, MS and Holden, LA facilities. The role requires weekly travel between the two sites to support operations and decision making with strong financial analysis and problem solving.

The ideal candidate will develop financial models, participate in budgeting and forecasting, and lead monthly P&L/S&OP processes while providing timely reports to leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years in financial planning and analysis, preferably in manufacturing or softwood lumber.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools.
• Willingness to travel weekly between McComb, MS and Holden, LA.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with unit leaders to drive operational excellence using financial and analytical skills.
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, variance analysis, and reporting for decision making.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast performance and identify improvements.
• Participate in annual budgeting and forecasting, aligning with business strategy.
• Lead monthly P&L/S&OP forecasting and month-end closing tasks with cost/margin reporting.
• Conduct capital project financial analysis and production reporting for mill tracking.
• Support strategic planning and internal control maintenance.
• Create and maintain routine fiscal reports and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Analyst to join our Softwood Lumber team supporting our McComb, MS and Holden, LA facilities. Depending on the applicant, this role will be based at one of these facilities with required travel to support the other facility weekly. Our Analyst will partner with unit business leaders driving operational excellence using problem solving, financial and analytical skills. Our focus is to move beyond reporting and planning activities, to deliver the right level of information and decision making to execute business strategy and ensure top quartile performance.

The Softwood Lumber Wood Products finance team is dynamic and well-respected. The team has a strong reputation, established and maintained by knowledgeable team members who deliver financial analysis and results to our stakeholders. We are focused on your personal and career development, giving you opportunities to see all aspects of Weyerhaeuser's financial and operational environments and gain the skills necessary to advance to different roles throughout the company. You will be a key contributor that supports our business and functions. Your role will be responsible for providing oversight and responsibility for the finance and planning function for these mill sites, while providing key analysis and recommendations to leaders and decision makers. This role requires occasional business travel for meetings, training, and development.

Your impact - You have the drive to make a difference, provide value, and have great judgement. You act with urgency. You are accountable, courageous, and innovative. While you can understand complex topics, you have the ability to keep it simple and articulate what really matters. You are smart, authentic, adaptable, and you listen. You bring energy to everything you do, and you like to win. Are you ready to join us?

In this role, your essential functions will be to:

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with unit business leaders to drive operational excellence using problem-solving, financial, and analytical skills.
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, variance analysis, and reporting to support decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives.
• Lead and serve as the focal point for monthly P&L/S&OP forecasting processes and perform month-end closing tasks, delivering key operating cost/margin results.
• Conduct financial analysis of all capital projects and develop production reporting for mill statistical tracking.
• Lead strategic planning processes, including input on potential solutions for continuous improvement and maintaining key internal controls.
• Create, maintain, and deliver routine fiscal management reports, develop efficient and reliable processes, and maintain accurate process documentation.
• Lead or participate in special projects, promoting and fostering the teamwork system.
• Participate in and work with internal/external financial audits and reports.
• Manage time effectively through setting priorities and multi-tasking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the manufacturing or softwood lumber industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting tools.
• Excellent communication and people skills to effectively partner with business leaders.
• Willingness to travel weekly between McComb, MS, and Holden, LA facilities.
• 2-5 years of work experience with a demonstrated progression in work responsibilities.
• Ability to excel in a team environment, embrace change, and collaborate to achieve results.
• Desire and capacity to learn the business operations of the lumber industry.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with business enterprise system i.e., SAP a plus

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities f