Finance & Planning Analyst

Weyerhaeuser; Dodson (LA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increase

Annual incentive program

401k with company match

Paid vacation

11 holidays

Parental leave

Health benefits

Volunteerism

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Dodson, LA seeks a Finance and Planning Analyst to partner with operations, own site financials, and drive operational excellence through disciplined analytics and strong controls.

You will lead month-end close, manage capital projects, develop annual plans and five-year roadmaps, and coach leaders on mill financials while aligning with GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.
• Five years of experience in financial or manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead change.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for all financial aspects of the site.
• Ensure accurate financial classification and project cost recording.
• Oversee internal controls and train business partners.

Skills

Excel

SAP

GAAP

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

DescriptionAt Weyerhaeuser, we are an industry leader, with a strong environmental and social governance foundation. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture wood products that make the world a better place. We’re committed to being a leader in climate change solutions and to our company values: safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion; 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 for smart, talented people like you who are passionate about making a difference. We are looking for a Finance and Planning Analyst to join our Lumber team.Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Finance and Planning Analyst to join and support our Lumber facility in Dodson, LA. In this role, you are a member of the facility’s senior leadership team and partner with operations leaders driving operational excellence using problem solving, financial and analytical skills. Our focus is to move beyond finance and planning, providing the right level of information and decision making to execute business strategy and ensure top quartile performance. The preferred location for this position is our Dodson, LA facility. However, qualified candidates may also be considered for placement at our Atlanta, GA or Hot Springs, AR offices. Candidates based outside of Dodson should expect regular travel to the facility to maintain a strong connection with site leadership and operations.In this role, your essential functions are to:Be accountable for all financial aspects of the siteEnsure accurate financial classification, recording of capital expenditures and project related costsOversee and actively support progress toward key project benefits and commitmentsOversee/perform internal controls and provide training and oversight to business partnersPerform all month end closing activities, in coordination with our central Accounting teamDrive the Operational Excellence culture and provide financial support for the operations teamChampion cost control and ensure Lumber business best practices are appliedBe present and available for questions, strategic discussions, and ad-hoc coaching sessionsTrain and coach key leaders on mill financialsUnderstand complex concepts and know how to communicate a simple messageActively participate/lead continuous improvement initiativesOwn the capital management process. Ensure accurate financials for justification of projects and meet all capital deadlines.Develop Annual Plans and monthly forecastsSupport the annual 5-year Roadmap strategy processQualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting or financeFive years of experience in financial or manufacturing operations.Comfortable working with sales, operations, finance, and accounting teamsStrong communication skills, with the ability to lead and manage changeWorking knowledge of cost accounting, financial systems, and internal controlsFlexible and capable of adapting to different ways of looking at and solving problemsStrong understanding of Generally Accepted Account PrinciplesExcellent PC skills. Specifically, strong Excel userSAP experience preferredAbout WeyerhaeuserWe 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 for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.What We Offer:Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,800-$148,200 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.Job Accounting & FinancePrimary LocationUSA-LA-DodsonSchedule Full-timeJob Level Individual ContributorJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)Relocation Assistance Not Available