Finance Manager, FP&A — Manufacturing & Operations

Smurfit Westrock; Stevenson (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Global company focus on sustainability

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Stevenson, Alabama, is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with plant leadership, translating financial data into actionable insights to drive operations and growth. You will lead key financial processes, influence strategy, and collaborate with corporate staff for mill performance analysis.

The role reports to the Sr. Financial Manager and requires strong Excel/Hyperion skills, plus experience in manufacturing finance. Drug screening may apply after offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 5+ years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools experience
• Experience leading financial professionals preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and generate P&L, Balance Sheet reports
• Coordinate variances analysis and financial narratives vs prior year, forecast and budget
• Generate and track production and operating metrics for the mill
• Communicate financial results to mill and corporate leadership
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for mill production, raw materials, labor, and depreciation
• Analyze mill diagnostics and opportunities for cost reduction
• Prepare cost reports for fiber, energy, chemicals and labor
• Lead analysis of maintenance spend and capital projects
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls documentation

Skills

Excel

Hyperion

Financial Modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Qlik

Power BI

Alteryx

Power Apps

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in Stevenson, Alabama, is seeking a Finance Manager to partner with plant leadership, translating financial data into actionable insights to drive operations and growth. You will lead key financial processes, influence strategy, and collaborate with corporate staff for mill performance analysis.

The role reports to the Sr. Financial Manager and requires strong Excel/Hyperion skills, plus experience in manufacturing finance. Drug screening may apply after offer.