Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Smurfit Westrock; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. This role provides business analysis, forecasting, and financial support for the Distribution Segment across multiple locations, including Mexico branches.

The candidate should be self-starter, able to work independently, and comfortable in a distribution environment. Responsibilities include monthly cost/variance analysis, financial reporting, and support for budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required.
• 5+ years of financial analysis and reconciliation experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and MS Office.
• Alteryx experience a plus.
• JD Edwards and Hyperion experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial support for multiple locations, including Mexico Specialty branches and capital project tracking.
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
• Complete assigned financial reporting needs.
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses, reporting and project support as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Alteryx

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Job description

Locations

GA WFH Georgia

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

07-Oct-2026

Relocation Support

No

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 Distribution Segment is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. This position provides business analysis and forecasting for various financial and accounting activities in support of the Distribution Segment’s operations. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a distribution environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Direct financial support for numerous locations. This may include support of the Mexico Specialty branch locations along with capital project tracking, review, and planning.


• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.


• Complete assigned financial reporting needs.


• 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 (preferably in Finance/Accounting)


• 5+ Years experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.


• Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.


• Experience with Alteryx a plus.


• Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus.


• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.


• Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.


• Familiar/comfortable in a distribution environment


• Bilingual/Spanish is 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.