Manufacturing Finance Manager & Strategic Partner

Smurfit Westrock; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in El Paso, TX is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and strategic business partnering for manufacturing facilities. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital analysis, translating data into actionable guidance for plant leadership and commercial teams.

The role requires 5+ years in finance/analytics, strong communication, and a track record of improving profitability in a manufacturing setting. CPA/MBA preferred; drug screening after offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes for assigned facilities.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
• Partner with plant and commercial leaders to evaluate opportunities for revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization.
• Monitor weekly and monthly performance metrics and communicate key insights to plant, area, and finance leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support business decisions and long-term strategic planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership by providing financial guidance and decision support.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability through pricing, productivity, operational efficiency, and customer analysis.
• Support workforce planning, productivity initiatives, and resource allocation decisions.
• Identify capital investment opportunities and prepare ROI analyses for capital projects.
• Track investment performance and conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure expected business returns are achieved.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in El Paso, TX is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and strategic business partnering for manufacturing facilities. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital analysis, translating data into actionable guidance for plant leadership and commercial teams.

The role requires 5+ years in finance/analytics, strong communication, and a track record of improving profitability in a manufacturing setting. CPA/MBA preferred; drug screening after offer.