Manager, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis

Graphic Packaging International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, a leading packaging manufacturer based in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Manager of Corporate FP&A to oversee forecasting, reporting, planning, and analytics across Corporate FP&A. You will partner with Business Units and Corporate functions to provide decision-useful insights, support external reporting, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with TM1/Planning Analytics, and 5–7 years in FP&A or corporate

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–7 years FP&A experience coordinating forecasts, budgets, or similar processes across multiple units.
• Strong understanding of financial statements.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; SAP or enterprise planning tools experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and bridge ownership across Corporate FP&A, consolidating inputs into enterprise P&L.
• Develop and present analyses and materials for CFO, CEO, Board, and external reporting needs.
• Support annual operating plan, long-range planning, and scenario analyses.
• Maintain TM1/Planning Analytics models, reports, and processes.
• Lead improvements to models, dashboards, and analytical standards.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Modeling

Communication

Education

BS in Finance or Accounting

MBA / CPA / CMA preferred

Tools

TM1/Planning Analytics

SAP

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

The Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis supports key forecasting, reporting, planning and analytical activities across Corporate FP&A, including monthly financial results and forecasts, annual operating plan and long-range strategic plans. The role partners with Business Units and Corporate functions to consolidate and evaluate financial information, provide decision-useful insights, and support reporting to executive management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may include analytical support for integration projects and treasury-related activities, as well as continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality and efficiency financial reporting. The Manager will also develop subject matter expertise in TM1/Planning Analytics, the Company’s platform for managerial reporting and forecasting, and help maintain and enhance the associated forms, reports, and processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Forecast and Bridge Ownership

• Communicate forecast and actual requirements and timelines and ensure timely, complete, and internally consistent submissions from Business Units
• Consolidate Business Unit and Corporate forecast inputs into the enterprise P&L outlook, maintain appropriate process controls and documentation, and support balance sheet and cash flow forecasting as assigned
• Analyze monthly actual and forecast changes versus prior forecast, operating plan, prior year, and other relevant benchmarks to identify key business drivers, trends, risks, opportunities, and sensitivities
• Evaluate the reasonableness of forecast assumptions and outcomes, constructively challenge submissions, and coordinate resolution of inconsistencies or unsupported changes
• Coordinate and consolidate financial bridges for actuals and forecast, ensuring alignment with underlying P&L results and identifying classification issues, overlaps, gaps, or potential double counting
• Improve forecast and bridge templates, definitions, controls, and analytical standards to promote consistency across the organization

Management and Executive Reporting

• Develop and present concise, decision-useful analyses and materials that communicate financial results, outlook, and key management considerations
• Support materials for the CFO, CEO, Board of Directors, Investor Relations, SEC External Reporting, and other internal or external reporting needs, as assigned
• Perform ad hoc financial and operating analysis in response to emerging business questions and management priorities

Broader Corporate FP&A Responsibilities

• Contribute to the annual operating plan, long-range plan, strategic planning, scenario analysis, and enterprise financial modeling
• Partner with Business Units and Corporate functions on special projects and cross-functional financial analysis, including capital investment analysis as assigned
• Serve as a subject matter expert for TM1/Planning Analytics and maintain the associated managerial reporting and forecasting forms, reports, and business processes
• Partner with Business Units, Corporate FP&A, IT, and other resources to evaluate, prioritize, test, and implement TM1 enhancements that improve usability, efficiency, consistency and analytical capabilities
• Lead broader improvements to models, dashboards, templates, processes, documentation, and analytical standards

Position Specifications

• BS with major in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or financial reporting, including coordination of forecasts, budgets, or other financial processes involving multiple Business Units or stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial statements
• Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills with the ability to evaluate forecast reasonableness, risks, and opportunities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, enterprise planning, consolidation, reporting, or business intelligence tools preferred
• Strong communication, prioritization, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to operate effectively in a changing environment
• Preferred: Public-company, manufacturing, or packaging industry experience and an MBA, CPA, or CMA

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$117,700.00 - $156,900.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.