Financial Analyst - Operations

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst - Operations at our Lake Forest, IL headquarters to bolster costing, manufacturing cost, inventory, and project tracking. You will partner with Operations, R&D, and FP&A to capture costs accurately in ledgers and communicate month-end results.

The role emphasizes data integrity, process controls, and system integration, supporting continuous improvements in reporting and efficiency within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting/finance experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong balance sheet and P&L knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities and production controls.
• Prepare and interpret reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and data integrity.
• Drive process improvements in reporting and inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, FP&A and IT on system integration.

Skills

Accounting basics

Balance sheet analysis

P&L analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst - Operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL supporting the Tableware Division.

Responsibilities

As a Financial Analyst - Operations, you will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, transparency, and insight across product costing, manufacturing cost, inventory management, and project tracking. You will collaborate closely with teams in Operations, R&D, and FP&A to ensure costs are accurately captured in the financial ledgers. You will also be accountable to identify the financial impact and clearly communicate the month end results. This role is also integral to testing and data cleansing as we convert the R&D site into RCP integrated systems.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities as well as production controls and KPI’s.
• Prepare and interpret account reconciliations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis

Financial Close & Controls

• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project related work.
• Maintain robust data integrity, process controls, and documentation for all P&L and inventory processes

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, FP&A, and IT to understand key components on systems integration.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement reporting, analysis, and workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 0-2 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably supporting manufacturing operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong understanding of:

• Accounting: Ability to interpret balance sheet and P&L statements, account reconciliations, bank statements
• Project Management: Experience in tracking project cost and variance analysis

Working knowledge of:

• Inventory accounting and manufacturing close processes
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including complex formulas and pivot tables
• Proven ability to drive process improvements by:
  • Streamlining financial and operational reporting
  • Enhancing inventory accuracy and close efficiency
  • Automating manual tasks and reinforcing internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar), with a strong preference for SAP-based environments
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Competencies

• Financial Acumen - Applies financial knowledge to evaluate business performance and support sound operational and strategic decisions.
• Decision Quality - Uses data, analysis, and sound judgment to make timely, well-informed decisions.
• Collaborates - Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared business objectives.
• Drives Results - Consistently delivers high-quality outcomes while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communicates Effectively - Presents financial and technical information clearly and appropriately for varied audiences.
• Manages Complexity - Effectively interprets complex financial and operational information to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $66,000.00 - USD $90,750.00 /A