Financial Analyst

International Paper; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

International Paper in Sealy, TX is seeking a Financial Analyst II to partner with the Controller and operations leadership, delivering financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-support for the assigned complex. This role supports budgeting, capital investments, profitability initiatives, and internal controls.

You will drive continuous improvement, collaborate across functions, and help identify cost savings and reporting enhancements to strengthen financial stewardship across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; CPA or CMA a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in a manufacturing environment highly desirable.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and analytical support to maximize the financial return for the facility.
• Prepare and analyze operational results, trends, profitability, budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with plant, operations, and functional leadership to identify cost savings opportunities and efficiencies.
• Support EBITDA reporting, performance reviews, and related reporting activities.
• Develop processes to improve accounting efficiency and data quality and internal controls.
• Assist Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls and policies.
• Provide financial analysis and interpretation of standards and policies.
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close activities.
• Perform daily financial activities and support multiple facilities within the complex.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting tools and automate processes.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and capital investment manuals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA a plus

Job description

Position Title

JOB DESCRIPTION

Financial Analyst II

Pay Rate

$65,100 - $86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial rewards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Sealy, TX

Position Summary

The Financial Analyst serves as a key business partner to the Controller and operations leadership team, providing financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-support services for the assigned complex (Strategic Business Unit). This role supports the financial performance of multiple facilities by delivering timely and accurate analysis, identifying operational improvement opportunities, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, capital investment, and profitability initiatives.

The Financial Analyst plays an important role in helping the business achieve its financial and operational objectives by transforming financial data into actionable insights, promoting financial stewardship, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across the complex. The position works closely with operations, supply chain, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive performance, improve processes, and support sound business decision-making.

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, cost reduction initiatives, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.
• Partner with plant, operations, and functional leadership teams to identify, evaluate, and monitor cost savings opportunities, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies that support financial performance objectives.
• Support EBITDA reporting requirements, financial performance reviews, bridge analysis, and related reporting activities utilized to monitor business performance and results.
• Support regional finance reviews, build-back discussions, and other periodic financial analysis requirements as requested.
• Work with Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies, reporting capabilities, data quality, process documentation, and overall financial workflow effectiveness.
• Actively assist Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Evaluate existing controls and processes and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve compliance, and enhance financial stewardship.
• Provide financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close activities.
• Perform daily financial activities of the plant and support multiple facilities within the complex as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research and analysis.
• Complete various reporting requirements and provide analysis supporting business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting tools, automate manual financial processes, and enhance the availability, quality, and usability of financial information.
• 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 provide recommendations regarding the appropriate financial and accounting treatment.
• Support capital spending forecasts, project evaluations, project-in-service activities, lease reviews, and asset disposal processes.
• Participate in capital results reviews and post-completion analyses to evaluate project performance, expected returns, and business outcomes.
• Review production hours entered/approved into payroll system; balance hours and maintain accuracy.
• Assist other facilities within the complex (SBU) as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; CPA or CMA a plus.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; manufacturing experience highly desirable.
• Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in a manufacturing environment highly desirable.
• 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.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].