Plant Finance Leader: Profitability & Growth

WestRock Company; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Global packaging company

Job summary

WestRock Company seeks a Finance Manager - Business Finance & Accounting Leader to partner with the California-area plant General Manager. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvements across manufacturing sites, balancing financial controls with strategic insights.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, finance, and commercial teams to optimize working capital and deliver bottom-line results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years in finance roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing/operations environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to influence leaders.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting with plant leaders.
• Develop and track KPI-driven insights to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with commercial leads to validate revenue expectations.
• Lead monthly results presentations and provide actionable recommendations.
• Monitor working capital and cost take-out opportunities.

Skills

Analytical ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Hyperion

Job description

WestRock Company seeks a Finance Manager - Business Finance & Accounting Leader to partner with the California-area plant General Manager. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, and profitability improvements across manufacturing sites, balancing financial controls with strategic insights.

The position emphasizes collaboration with operations, finance, and commercial teams to optimize working capital and deliver bottom-line results.