Strategic Finance Manager — Manufacturing & Operations

Smurfit Westrock plc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial performance for one or more manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership, translate data into actionable insights, and guide strategic decisions to improve profitability and operational excellence.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial controls, with emphasis on collaboration across operations, commercial teams, and accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis roles.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and cross‑functional teams to drive business outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey complex financial concepts to non‑finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes for assigned facilities.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
• Partner with plant and commercial leaders to evaluate opportunities for revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization while balancing indicators.
• Monitor weekly and monthly performance metrics and communicate key insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support business decisions and long‑term planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership by providing financial guidance and decision support.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability through pricing, productivity, and efficiency.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence decisions

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

Tools

AS400

BPCS

Radius

Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial performance for one or more manufacturing facilities. You will partner with plant leadership, translate data into actionable insights, and guide strategic decisions to improve profitability and operational excellence.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial controls, with emphasis on collaboration across operations, commercial teams, and accounting.