Financial Analyst

International Paper; Byesville (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,300; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Byesville, Ohio is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide accounting and analytical support, analyze performance, and help maximize the plant’s financial return.

The position involves month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and working with the Controller to drive accurate reporting and insights. A Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance is required with 3+ years of manufacturing finance experience; CPA or CMA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business, or related field required. CPA or CMA a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience preferred; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.
• Corrugated, printing, packaging, and/or related finance experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices. Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management. Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and analytical support and help maximize the financial return for the facility.
• Assist Controller in preparation and analysis of operational results, trends, profitability, budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and refine processes to improve accounting efficiencies and documentation.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis including interpretation of professional standards and company policies.
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
• Perform daily financial activities of the plant and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication with leaders

Internal controls

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, business, or related field

CPA or CMA a plus

Job description

Financial Analyst

$59,000 - $76,300 (USCORE). Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Salaried Full-Time

Location: Byesville, Ohio

Job Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and analytical support and play an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize the financial return for the facility.
• Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.
• Work with the Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
• Actively assist the Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Provides financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
• Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
• Complete various reporting requirements.
• Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plants.
• Ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility.
• Investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and recommend appropriate treatment.
• For home site, review production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balance hours and maintain accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business, or related field required. CPA or CMA a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience preferred; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.
• Corrugated, printing, packaging, and/or related finance experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices. Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management. Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.