Sr. Anlst, Fin Plan & Anlys

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join the Finance and Accounting team in Atlanta. This role supports annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, reporting, variance analysis and long-term planning, with exposure to senior leadership and meaningful financial insights.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical capabilities, financial systems experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment; manufacturing and packaging industry exposure is

Qualifications

• 2+ years of FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or related finance functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Hyperion, HFM, Essbase, JDE or similar systems.
• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive-level presentations.
• Analytical with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Analyze regional performance, identify risks, opportunities, and drivers.
• Assist in SG&A planning, target setting, and performance tracking.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across finance and operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Modeling

Advanced Excel

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related analytical field

Tools

Hyperion

HFM

Essbase

JDE

Power BI

Qlik

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 Finance and Accounting organization is a mission- and results-driven team that collaborates closely to support the business while applying technical expertise to manage processes that record, reconcile, and report all enterprise financial activity. We bring financial context into the picture when partnering with the lines of business, senior and executive management, and our board of directors.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Finance for Corrugated Packaging, this role supports the finance segment teams in developing and consolidating the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, financial reporting, variance analysis, and long-term strategic planning.

This is a highly visible position that provides exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to influence business decisions through meaningful financial analysis and insights. The Senior FP&A Analyst will be responsible for delivering accurate reporting, enhancing forecasting processes, supporting key transformation initiatives, and helping drive continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, financial systems expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. This role requires collaboration across finance and operations teams while providing valuable support to business planning and performance management processes.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Support the Essbase to HFM transition project by collaborating with the project team and finance stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of reporting and consolidation requirements.
• Assist with the development, consolidation, and analysis of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly outlooks, and weekly forecast updates.
• Review regional submissions for completeness and accuracy and identify key risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and financial reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Support the consolidation of divisional P&L results, revenue bridges, EBITDA bridges, and other key financial performance analyses.
• Assist in SG&A planning, target setting, performance tracking, and related management reporting.
• Partner with regional and local finance teams to drive consistency in financial reporting and planning processes across the organization.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business, financial systems, and operational drivers to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and special projects supporting segment and corporate leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting, forecasting, analytics, and financial systems.
• Serve as a key contact for requests from Corporate Finance and assist in coordinating responses with regional finance teams.
• Assist in training and knowledge sharing across the finance organization as needed.

What you need to succeed

• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or related finance functions within a complex business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related analytical field.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Hyperion, HFM, Essbase, JDE, or comparable financial planning and reporting systems preferred.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to prepare executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate insights effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Manufacturing, packaging, or industrial industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI, Qlik, or other data visualization tools 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.