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 Finance and Accounting 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:

We are seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to join our Stevenson Mill. This will be an integral part of the Financial Team and will work with other departments, division, and corporate staff to provide data and analysis of overall mill operations. The Lead Analyst will support the preparation of various analytics, forecasts and operational plans and will report to the Sr. Financial Manager. This is a highly visible opportunity, and the Lead Analyst will need to demonstrate their ability to collaborate, influence, and create strategic partnerships while helping the business achieve objectives/goals.

How you will impact WestRock:

• 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 participation in annual operating plan development and monthly forecasting processes
• Manage the monthly closing process including analyzing data required for journal entries, statistical postings, and inventory reconciliations
• Develop and automate reports required by local management, governmental agencies, Division and Corporate locations to provide insight into mill operations
• Support all production, inventory, balance sheet, AP, tax, and other corporate requests
• Review accruals, usage trends, income statement, and balance sheet balances to ensure accuracy before the final close
• Develop and maintain documentation of internal controls applicable to the assigned functional areas
• Responsibility managing and coordinating all inventory testing periodically and document results
• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and support internal and external audit processes

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of key metrics
• 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
• Advanced skills in Excel and Hyperion SmartView
• Experience with Qlik, Power Apps (Power BI), Alteryx preferred, but not required
• 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.