Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

Smurfit Westrock; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Dublin, GA, seeks a Financial Analyst for its mill Finance Team. You will perform monthly closing, cost and variance analysis, accounts payable support and budgeting tasks in a manufacturing setting. The role is on-site five days a week and requires clear communication and independent work.

We look for a bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, 2+ years of finance experience, strong Excel and Office skills; knowledge of JD Edwards or Hyperion is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
• Support and review the accounts payable process.
• Complete assigned mill and corporate financial reporting needs.
• Support the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Account reconciliation

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Communication

Multitasking

Manufacturing familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration

Tools

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Job description

Description & Requirements 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.

Description & Requirements 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

The Dublin, GA mill is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the mill’s Finance Team. This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of both the mill and corporate internal customers. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a manufacturing/process environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently. This is a position that will sit on-site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
• Support and review the accounts payable process.
• Complete assigned mill and corporate financial reporting needs.
• Support the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.

What you need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration.
• Familiar/comfortable in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.
• A minimum of 2+ years of finance experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus.

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 the 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.