Financial Analyst - Core FP&A

Sonoco; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco, a global leader in packaging, seeks a Financial Analyst to own annual budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analyses. You will work with sales, manufacturing and corporate finance to drive planning and strategic insights.

Located in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC, the role requires a four-year degree in accounting/finance or business, plus CPA or CMA preferred. Advanced systems such as Oracle/Hyperion are valued, and the position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent.
• Preferred CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Planning, Onestream and EFI Radius.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes with sales, manufacturing and corporate finance.
• Prepare pro formas, discounted cash flows, ROI analyses for major expansions/acquisitions/divestitures and business valuations.
• Support division-level activities related to the financial close process.
• Assist with Internal Audit and SOX requirements in the division.
• Develop templates to improve financial reporting, forecasting, planning and analytics.
• Undertake statistical analysis and industry research.
• Review capital projects for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Assist training of new manufacturing and sales personnel in Sonoco accounting systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion Planning

Onestream

EFI Radius

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Core FP&A, as the Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the annual planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and various types of financial analysis. Additional responsibilities include long-range strategic planning, special project assignments, and financial process improvements.

What you'll be doing:

• Act as a key contributor to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes working cross functionally with the sales team, manufacturing team, and corporate finance
• Conduct financial analyses and special project work for the division, including preparation of various pro formas, discounted cash flows, ROI’s as they related to major expansion/acquisitions/divestitures and business valuations
• Support the division level activities related to the financial close process
• Assist with / coordinate Internal Audit and SOX requirements in the division
• Develop and implement approaches and templates to improve financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and analytics
• Undertake statistical analysis and analytical/industry research
• Assist in the review of capital projects checking the accuracy and reasonableness of financial projections and compliance with Corporate and Division capital policies
• Assist with training of new manufacturing and sales personnel in Sonoco accounting and financial systems
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be located in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC.

We would like to hear from you if:

• Four Year Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent
• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CMA Individual has strong knowledge of Sonoco's business and/or experience in other manufacturing settings
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Planning, Onestream, and EFI Radius Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies

Compensation:

• Analyst -Financial: The annual base salary range for this role is from $67,760 to $76,230.
• Analyst II - Financial: The annual base salary range for this role is from $88,000 to $99,000.
• Analyst III - Financial: The annual base salary range for this role is from $107,760 to $121,230, plus annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.
• Senior Financial Analyst: The annual base salary range for this role is from $122,320 to $137,610, plus annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.

This is a progression position and level will be based on candidate experience and business needs.

Benefits

• *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.