Financial Analyst

Ahlstrom-5; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahlstrom seeks a Financial Analyst–ACO to provide analytical support for controlling, prepare internal financial statements and bridges, assist forecasting and budgeting, and support the sales team in updating the Sector data base and commission payments.

This role aims to support cost-reduction efforts and enhance the efficiency of financial systems while communicating across Controlling and Sales teams.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CMA/CPA and/or MBA is a plus.
• 1+ years of cost analysis and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Paper Industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for ACO controlling and internal financial statements.
• Assist forecasting and budgeting processes and support sales data updates and commission payments.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and improve efficiency of financial systems.
• Collaborate with Controlling and Sales Teams and assist audits as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Self direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JDE

SAP

HFM

BW/BI

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities: Financial Analyst (5705)

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people,like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team,Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

TheFinancial Analyst–ACOis responsible for providing analytical support for theACO controlling, preparing internal financial statements and bridges, assisting with theforecasting andbudgeting processes, and supportingthe sales team in updating theSectordata base (monthly, quarterly,inforecasts andinannual planning)andcommission payments. This position is expected tosupportcost-reduction efforts, assist in maximizing the efficiency of the financial systems, and communicatewithin the Controlling and Sales Teams.

TheFinancial Analystresponsibilitiesincludingthe following:

Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.

Assistandconsolidatefinancial results for theACOandSales Data Basefor monthly, quarterly, and forecast reviews

Prepare and provide PMV reports to Plant Controllers monthly

Consolidatecommission payment information, calculate payments, and obtain approvals at the proper frequency

Helpimplement best practices for analytics and reporting, ensuring consistent calculations and comparisons

Provide financial and analytical support and analyses for various projects and cost reduction initiatives

Assist Controllerswith audits and adherence to controls

All other assignments assigned by management

Education and Experience

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financerequired; CMA/CPA and/or MBA is a plus

1+ years of cost analysis and accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentpreferred

Paper Industry experience is preferred

• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills
• Strong analytical, accounting systems and communicaiton skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Action-oriented and the ability to be self directed
• JDE, SAP,HFM,ReportsNowand BW/BIexperience strongly preferred
• Proficient in Excel
• Ability to travel between mills(De Pere, Kaukauna, Mosinee,StevensPoint,and Rhinelander)

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.