Mgr. FP&A - Supply Chain Finance

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta, GA seeks a Finance Manager to lead the Supply Chain Finance team within a complex global function at our Corporate Headquarters. You will partner with Enterprise Logistics and Mills Financial teams to forecast, budget, and analyze variances, delivering actionable insights.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in corporate finance or supply chain finance, strong Excel/OTM experience, and leadership aspirations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management is required
• 5+ years related experience in general or corporate finance, strategic finance, supply chain/logistics data analytics, and ERP integration
• Must possess the potential and desire to advance to leadership roles
• Ability to adapt to a high-paced work environment, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests and stringent deadlines
• Experience with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), JD Edwards and Hyperion is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead freight forecast/planning development and variance analytics for Mills and Packaging businesses
• Liaison with Packaging counterparts on forecast/planning assumptions and variance analytics
• Responsible for the delivery and accuracy of daily/weekly/monthly financial analyses with related commentary
• Prepare financial materials as required & lead any financial presentations
• Track all relevant KPIs and provide insights on drivers of performance to Supply Chain and Mill business partners
• Validation & tracking of CTO freight project savings
• Participate in freight/logistics-related diagnostics or project-based work
• Mentor to Financial Analysts and Interns/early career development associates

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Excel

Access

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a highly talented Finance Manager to help lead the Supply Chain Finance team working in a complex global function located in our Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Business Finance & Analytics and will be a key business partner to the Enterprise Logistics team. The Supply Chain Finance Manager will work closely with Freight and Logistics Leadership, Supply Chain Leadership and Mills Financial Team in the preparation and review of forecasts, budgets, ad hoc analysis, and periodic reports. In addition, the Manager will participate on project teams, periodically acting as the ‘finance lead’ on these teams. In performing these roles, the Manager will be expected to interact with numerous functional departments (both at Corporate, Mill and Box locations) and with numerous management levels within the company.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Lead all freight forecast/planning development and variance analytics for both Mills and Packaging businesses
• Liaison with Packaging counterparts on forecast/planning assumptions and variance analytics
• Responsible for the delivery and accuracy of daily/weekly/monthly financial analyses with related commentary.
• Prepare financial materials as required & lead any financial presentations.
• Track all relevant KPIs and provide insights on drivers of performance to Supply Chain and Mill business partners
• Validation & tracking of CTO freight project savings
• Participate in any freight/logistics-related diagnostics or project-based work
• Mentor to Financial Analysts and Interns/early career development associates

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management is required
• 5+ years related experience in general or corporate finance, strategic finance, supply chain/logistics data analytics, and complex system configuration integration (ERP implementation and support)
• Must possess the potential and desire to advance to leadership roles
• Ability to adapt to a high-paced work environment, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests and stringent deadlines
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft (Excel & Access); Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) experience preferred; JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus
• Minimal to no travel required
• Occasional weekend work required (financial reporting, system cutovers, testing, etc.)

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.