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WestRock Company; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Global packaging company

Sustainability and safety focus

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the business area through internal and external reporting, forecasts, and budgets. You will analyze revenues, costs, and customer profitability, working with Plant, Business Unit, Area, and Regional leadership to drive performance.

You will engage with multiple departments, support Six Sigma initiatives, and contribute to capital economic analyses and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting is required; MBA or CPA is a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant analysis experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a drive for improvement.
• Advanced skills in Excel and common analytics tools (SAP, JD Edwards, Hyperion SmartView, QlikView, KIWI, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review internal and external reporting, forecasts and budgets.
• Analyze revenues, sales volumes, operating costs and customer profitability.
• Support capital economic analyses and maintain modeling consistency.
• Track performance metrics and identify gaps or under-performance trends.
• Assist with month-end closing, variance analysis and audit support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leaders to drive efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA is a plus

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Hyperion SmartView

QlikView

KIWI

Power BI

Job description

The opportunity:

The Senior Financial Analyst opportunity is supporting the business area and will work in the preparation and review of internal and external reporting, various analytics, forecasts and budgets. Key areas of focus include revenues, sales volumes, operating costs, and customer profitability in support of the Plant, Business Unit, Area, and Regional Leadership teams. In addition, the Analyst will participate in various project teams. In performing these roles, the Senior Financial Analyst will be expected to interact with numerous functional departments (both at Corporate and at Division levels) and with all levels within the company. The position will assist in improving the performance of the Plant or Business Unit through analytical support, facilitation and engagement.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Utilize the Profit Analysis Tool process to support corporate account and local account bids/analysis
• Actively monitor the profitability of all customers, but in particular those with a negative contribution margin and/or profit
• Maintain price increase tracking as necessary and support the process for price increase planning within the Business Unit
• Obtain a working knowledge of all available sales’ analytical tools (sales forecasting tool, dashboards, etc.)
• Provide analytical support for key manufacturing metrics including Performance Excellence, net waste, returns & allowances, machine performance, labor efficiency, capacity, headcount, safety, etc.
• Identify gaps and/or under-performance trends
• Provide support for tracking identified opportunities to increase the efficiency of the converting equipment, and headcount reduction opportunities through the Manning Optimization process
• Work with green belt leaders to track savings targets of Six Sigma projects. Collaborate with the Regional Manufacturing Manager and Six Sigma teams on kaizens and operational audits
• Assist with all Business Unit Capital economic analysis and maintaining modeling consistency (i.e., a standardized approach to calculating financial performance).
• Track the capital development and approval process with specific emphasis on approval and expediting installation of all capital projects related to the Strategic Optimization initiative
• Ensure Accounting processes and controls are implemented and followed
• Field contact for corporate and hub accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley and WestRock policy and procedure compliance
• Balance sheet, AR, AP, tax and other related inquiries and requests
• Assists in Inventory Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets Audits
• Internal and External Audit Support
• Assist plants with accruals and the month end closing process
• Variance analysis of financial performance from budget and prior year
• Review financial results with management teams
• Assist in resolution of remittance discrepancies
• Contacts other departments and/or outside vendors/agencies to resolve A/P issues as needed
• Establish working relationships and consistent communication with the Business Unit General Manager and Regional Finance Director
• Build relationships with both internal and external customers
• Become knowledgeable in various financial and operating systems in order to provide support and direction as the Business Unit requires
• Implement and administer procedures and best practices related to business support analytics

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA is a plus
• 4+ years of relevant analysis experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skillsl>
• Strong problem-solving skills, passion for improvement
• Advanced skills in Excel, as well as additional tools such as SAP, JD Edwards, Hyperion SmartView, QlikView, KIWI, Power BI, etc.
• Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests
• Able to thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry (corrugated/packaging), preferred but not required
• Must possess potential to advance to a leadership role

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work