At WestRock, our culture is built upon shared values and behaviors – they are fundamentals for winning together. Integrity – Respect – Accountability – Excellence are the standards of our behavior. 

The Accounting and Finance organization is a mission and results driven team that operates with a strong sense of collaboration to support the business, while utilizing our technical expertise, as we manage processes to record, reconcile, and report all financial activity of the enterprise. 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:

WestRock is seeking a strong Financial Analyst for our Covington, VA operations.The Financial Analyst will report to the Finance Manager. This individual will be an integral part of the Financial Team and will work closely with other departments, division and corporate staff to provide data and analysis of overall mill operations. This is an opportunity to join a global organization and gain an understanding of the inner workings that help the company succeed.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Provide analytical support to one or more of the functional areas of the business. 
• Partner with the area team to identify, track and improve key drivers affecting performance and results.
• Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures to improve the quality of financial analysis and drive stronger ownership and accountability of results.
• Active involvement in the forecasting and budgeting process.
• Support the monthly closing process by gathering and analyzing data required for journal entries, statistical postings and inventory reconciliation.
• Review usage trends, income statement and balance sheet balances to ensure accuracy before the final close.
• Analyze accounts in the General Ledger System to ensure proper accruals at period close.
• Develop and maintain documentation of internal controls applicable to the assigned functional areas.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Perform inventory testing periodically and document results.
• Support all production, inventory, balance sheet, AP, tax and other corporate requests.
• Develop reports required by local management, governmental agencies, Division and Corporate locations to provide insight into mill operations.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of key metrics.
• Large capital project financial management preferred.
• Detailed oriented team player who can consistently meet deadlines, adapt quickly, work well with all levels of the organization and possess the ability to work independently as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, computer and team building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitasks in a continuously changing environment.

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.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.