Finance Manager, Manufacturing Strategy Partner

Smurfit Westrock; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Finance Manager to serve as the financial leader and strategic partner for one or more manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Area Sr.

Finance Manager and site General Manager, this role drives financial performance and provides actionable insights that improve profitability and business results. The successful candidate will forecast, analyze profitability, manage financial controls, and collaborate with plant leadership to improve pricing, productivity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis roles.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic recommendations

Data analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Finance Manager to serve as the financial leader and strategic partner for one or more manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Area Sr.

Finance Manager and site General Manager, this role drives financial performance and provides actionable insights that improve profitability and business results. The successful candidate will forecast, analyze profitability, manage financial controls, and collaborate with plant leadership to improve pricing, productivity, and