Financial Analyst

Georgia Pacific; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending and HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Containerboard Operations FP&A team. The onsite analyst will partner with Big Island, VA site leadership to provide financial and operational analysis, forecasting, and performance tracking for the manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities include budgeting, monthly reporting, variance analysis, and KPI consolidation to support decision-making. Strong Excel, data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of key financial and accounting concepts and performance measures.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and analytical experience with data-informed recommendations.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration across stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools to develop insights.
• Strong communication of financial results to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial plans and forecasts for the Big Island site.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Integrate financial and operational data to analyze KPI, cost, and investments.
• Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and drive value.
• Learn and share knowledge across the business and capability groups.
• Apply PBM values in daily decision making.

Skills

Financial concepts

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Containerboard Operations FP&A team! The onsite Analyst is a business partner, who will collaborate, learn, and advise, providing financial and analytical support to our Big Island, VA facility. You will create value by providing actionable manufacturing analysis, cost analysis, forecasting and planning, as well as initiative tracking for operations leaders. We are recruiting contribution motivated candidates with critical and entrepreneurial thinking skills who demonstrate initiative, natural curiosity, teamwork, and are driven to transform.

Location: The Financial Analyst will report to the Site Finance Leader in Big Island, VA, located a short drive from Lynchburg, VA. This is a predominately in-office role. Some hybrid flexibility may be possible after an onboarding period. Our GP Financial Planning & Analysis teams and individuals provide support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA.

The Georgia-Pacific Containerboard business includes four world class facilities that make GP the largest supplier of containerboard to the independent box market. We offer a variety of grades of performance linerboard and corrugating medium, as well as white top linerboard products. Our containerboard is sustainably produced in the U.S. at one of our four strategically located mills. Our products are manufactured using recycled and virgin fiber, and our mills have chain of custody and fiber sourcing certifications from recognized third-party groups, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

What You Will Do

• Develop financial plans and forecasts, including operational scenario modeling to support the Big Island site.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reporting, consolidation of reporting and analysis, results and trends, variance analysis, etc. to support decision-making on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.
• Integrate financial and operational data to perform manufacturing KPI, cost, investment, benchmark, and initiative analysis that identifies performance drivers and supports timely decisions.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to identify opportunities, develop, and prioritize strategies that drive value creation and advance the current state.
• Learn, seek knowledge, share knowledge and partner across the business, operations, and multiple capability groups.
• Advance the Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's values.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Knowledge of key financial and accounting concepts, cost accounting principles, and business performance measures.
• Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting multiple priorities with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and analytical experience, including identifying trends, evaluating data and assumptions, validating analytical outputs, and developing data-informed recommendations.
• Contribution Mindset: A team-oriented, lifelong learner who seeks knowledge, adapts to evolving business and digital tools, and collaborates effectively across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Systems and Tools Savvy: Experience sourcing and working with large volumes of data from multiple systems, using Microsoft Excel and other analytical, automation, or AI-enabled tools to develop insights and an informed point of view.
• Confident Communicator: Experience translating financial and operational analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommendations for non-finance stakeholders.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related Business field of study
• Experience with NPV, IRR, and other valuation metrics
• Previous roles with business partnering requirements
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools beyond Microsoft Excel and bolstered by AI integration (i.e., Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, VBA, Hyperion, SQL, etc.)
• Manufacturing industry and/or packaging experience a plus!

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

For this role, we anticipate paying $70.000 to $90,000

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.