Financial Analyst

International Paper Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper Company is seeking a Financial Analyst in Byesville, Ohio to provide accounting and analytical support, analyze performance, and maximize financial returns for the facility. The role reports to the Controller and covers budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing finance, with strong communication skills and process improvement focus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and analytical support to maximize the financial return for the facility.
• Analyze performance and recommend actions to improve operational results.
• Develop and refine processes to improve accounting efficiencies and document procedures.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
• Perform daily financial activities of the plant and ensure timely reports.
• Complete various reporting requirements.
• Review payroll-related hours and ensure accuracy in payroll system.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance experience

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Financial Analyst

Pay Rate

$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.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location

Byesville, Ohio

The Job You Will Perform:

• 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 Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.




• Actively assist 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.




• Investigates, reviews, and evaluates various financial transactions and the recommendation of the appropriate treatment.




• For home site, reviews production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balances hours and maintains accuracy.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• 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 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.