Plant Finance Analyst & Controller Support

International Paper; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

International Paper in New Castle, PA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Controller with analysis of operational results, budgeting, forecasting, and capital projects. You will perform journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting, while helping improve internal controls and accounting processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in manufacturing finance, and strong Excel skills; experience in packaging or corrugated industries is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field is required.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry practices.
• Self-starter, critical thinking, and ability to influence peers and management.
• Effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with an understanding of formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation and analysis of operational results, trends, customer profitability, budgeting & forecasting, and special projects.
• Assist in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and documentation.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis including interpretation of professional standards and company policies.
• Perform daily financial activities, journal entries, and participate in month-end close for the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.

Skills

Self-starter

Critical thinking

Influence peers

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

International Paper in New Castle, PA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Controller with analysis of operational results, budgeting, forecasting, and capital projects. You will perform journal entries, month-end close, and financial reporting, while helping improve internal controls and accounting processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years in manufacturing finance, and strong Excel skills; experience in packaging or corrugated industries is a