Manufacturing Finance Lead & Strategic Partner

Westrock Company, Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Finance Manager who will act as the financial leader and strategic partner for one or more manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Area Sr.

Finance Manager and site General Manager, the role drives financial performance, supports operational excellence, and provides strategic insights to improve profitability and business results. The Finance Manager partners with plant leadership to translate financial data into actionable recommendations, ensuring informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis roles.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for assigned facilities.
• Analyze financial and operational results and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with plant and commercial leaders to evaluate revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization.
• Monitor weekly and monthly performance metrics and communicate insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models for decision making and long-term planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Finance Manager who will act as the financial leader and strategic partner for one or more manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Area Sr.

Finance Manager and site General Manager, the role drives financial performance, supports operational excellence, and provides strategic insights to improve profitability and business results. The Finance Manager partners with plant leadership to translate financial data into actionable recommendations, ensuring informed