Manufacturing Finance Manager & Strategic Partner

WestRock Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Finance Manager to lead the financial performance for one or more manufacturing facilities, partnering with plant leadership to translate data into actionable insights that drive informed decisions and profitability.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial reporting, developing models and implementing improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.
• Ability to influence decisions through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems.

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, and efficiency initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, productivity initiatives, and resource allocation decisions.
• Facilitate discussions and action plans that drive sustainable performance improvements across the business.
• Drive initiatives that improve cash flow, inventory performance, and working capital management.
• Promote continuous improvement through technology, automation, and best practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic partnering

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Job description

Smurfit Westrock seeks a Finance Manager to lead the financial performance for one or more manufacturing facilities, partnering with plant leadership to translate data into actionable insights that drive informed decisions and profitability.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial reporting, developing models and implementing improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.