Manager of Analysis

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Northeast Arkansas is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager of Analysis to join the Operations Finance team. This on‑site role partners with manufacturing and finance to drive value, close gaps, and transform operations through actionable insights and strategic planning.

You will lead financial planning, management reporting, and analytics for multiple sites, develop cost driver analyses, support capital decisions, and prepare forecasts and leadership presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and operations finance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing and finance teams to develop insights into cost drivers and align on manufacturing priorities.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify performance drivers, creating and executing work plans to drive improvement.
• Develop strategic plans that enhance production and spending efficiency metrics.
• Lead financial planning, management reporting, and analytics for multiple sites.
• Advance economic thinking around capital and expense investments with manufacturing team.
• Contribute to monthly forecasting with insights into variances and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

MS Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Strategy

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Senior Manager/ Manager of Analysis – Operations Finance

Georgia‑Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Manager/Manager of Analysis to join our Operations Finance team, supporting our Anchor manufacturing facilities in Northeast Arkansas. This critical role will focus on providing strategic financial leadership and analysis to drive operational improvements and support strategic decision‑making. You will partner with manufacturing and finance teams to close gaps, create value, and transform operations through actionable insights and strategic planning.

Location: This role requires on‑site financial support for the sites in Jonesboro, Paragould, and Marmaduke, Arkansas.

Our Team: The Operations Finance team spans all GP operations and corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. We are dedicated to supporting manufacturing teams, embracing strong economic and critical thinking, leveraging point‑of‑views, and considering alternatives and ranges of outcomes when making investment decisions. Our collaborative approach involves partnership with Accounting, Commercial Finance, and other Centers of Excellence.

How We Work: We operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, providing strategic direction and coaching across the finance and operations team. Success in this role involves building trusted business partner relationships, leveraging analytical skills, and challenging processes to drive value and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with manufacturing and finance teams to develop insights into cost drivers and align on manufacturing priorities.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify performance drivers, creating and executing work plans to drive improvement.
• Develop strategic plans that enhance production and spending efficiency metrics.
• Execute operations bet tracking and performance analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead financial planning, management reporting, and analytics for both manufacturing sites.
• Advance economic thinking around capital and expense investments with manufacturing team.
• Contribute to monthly forecasting, providing insights into financial performance, variances, and opportunities.
• Create leadership and ad hoc business presentations to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions.
• Uphold and promote the Principles Based Management® culture by reinforcing the company’s Core Values and Principles.

Who You Are (Basic Requirements)

• Proven experience in financial analysis, accounting, operations finance, or related roles, with a strong grasp of financial concepts and economic principles.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and solving operational challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Transformation‑focused, with the ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic environment, embracing change and process improvement.
• Proficient in sourcing and analyzing large volumes of data, developing informed perspectives and solutions.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and engaging stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects, teams, or initiatives, working cross‑functionally across varied teams.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Strategy.
• Finance experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including financial modeling and data visualization.
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools, such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, and ERP systems like SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation within manufacturing operations.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf