Financial Analyst - Operations FP&A

Sonoco Products Company; College Heights (SC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC seeks a Financial Analyst to drive operational excellence across manufacturing performance, working capital visibility, and strategic business decisions. You will analyze plant results, capital projects, and cost structures to support informed leadership decisions.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting/finance, CPA/CMA preferred, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Four year undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Sonoco's business or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle/OPM, Onestream, QAD and EFI Radius is preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review LOH and cost analyses to support plant performance and margin improvement.
• Analyze operating results, key financial drivers, and manufacturing trends for plant reviews.
• Develop pro formas, discounted cash flows, ROI evaluations, and business cases for major initiatives.
• Support the CAPEX process with financial projections and post‑completion tracking.
• Lead or support working capital reviews to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform procurement analyses and assess financial implications of sourcing decisions.
• Model costs and track benefits for structural transformation initiatives.
• Improve financial reporting, forecasting, planning, analytics, and management reviews.
• Assist training of manufacturing and sales personnel in Sonoco accounting systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Accounting knowledge

Treasury / cash management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Oracle/OPM

Onestream

QAD

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 Director, FP&A Operations, as the Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence through a broad range of financial and operational analyses supporting manufacturing performance, working capital management, cash flow visibility, and strategic business decisions. Additional responsibilities include plant and cost reviews, manufacturing CAPEX support, procurement and structural transformation analyses, special project assignments, and financial process improvements.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and review LOH and cost analyses to support plant performance, cost visibility, margin improvement, and operational decision‑making
• Support plant reviews by analyzing operating results, key financial drivers, manufacturing performance trends, risks, opportunities, and follow‑up actions
• Conduct financial analyses and special project work for the divisions, including preparation of pro formas, discounted cash flows, OCF analyses, ROI evaluations, and business cases related to major expansions, acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and business valuations
• Support the manufacturing CAPEX process, including review of project assumptions, financial projections, approval documentation, capital policy compliance, and post‑completion performance tracking
• Lead or support DSI, DPO, and broader working capital reviews to identify performance trends, improvement opportunities, and actions to optimize cash conversion
• Perform procurement analyses to evaluate material costs, supplier impacts, savings opportunities, inflation trends, and financial implications of sourcing decisions
• Support structural transformation initiatives by preparing financial models, validating cost savings, tracking benefits, and assessing impacts to operating performance and cash flow
• Develop and implement approaches and templates to improve financial reporting, forecasting, planning, analytics, and management review processes
• Undertake statistical analysis and analytical/industry research to support business planning, benchmarking, and strategic decision‑making
• 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/OPM, Onestream, QAD, and EFI Radius
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
• Strong analytical and critical skills that drive a continuous improvement mindset
• Treasury/Cash Management background a plus but not required
• Manufacturing Operations background a plus but not required

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.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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.

Benefits

• 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.