Finance Manager, Manufacturing Growth & Operations

Smurfit-Westrock; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and performance across manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership to translate data into actionable insights, supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital decisions.

The role emphasizes driving profitability, control discipline, and strategic recommendations in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication and ERP proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis roles.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes for assigned facilities.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
• Partner with plant and commercial leaders to evaluate opportunities for revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization.
• Monitor weekly and monthly performance metrics and communicate key insights to plant, area, and finance leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support business decisions and long-term strategic planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership by providing financial guidance and decision support.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability through pricing, productivity, operational efficiency, and customer analysis.
• Support workforce planning, productivity initiatives, and resource allocation decisions.
• Facilitate discussions and action plans that drive sustainable performance improvements across the business.
• Identify capital investment opportunities with ROI analyses and track performance post-implementation.
• Support long-range planning to position facilities for future success and assess market landscape.
• Ensure compliance with policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and performance across manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership to translate data into actionable insights, supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital decisions.

The role emphasizes driving profitability, control discipline, and strategic recommendations in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication and ERP proficiency are essential.