Finance Manager - Plant Growth & Performance

Smurfit Westrock; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Michigan seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis for manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership to drive profitability, capex decisions, and strong internal controls.

The role requires 5+ years in finance or accounting, CPA/MBA preferred, and proficiency with ERP/financial systems; you will influence operations and deliver actionable insights through data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis roles.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting experience.
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• 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 insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision making and long-range planning.
• Serve as trusted advisor to plant leadership with financial guidance and decision support.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability through pricing, productivity, and efficiency.
• Support capital investment analysis, ROI models, and post-implementation reviews.
• Ensure compliance with policies and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company in Michigan seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis for manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership to drive profitability, capex decisions, and strong internal controls.

The role requires 5+ years in finance or accounting, CPA/MBA preferred, and proficiency with ERP/financial systems; you will influence operations and deliver actionable insights through data.