What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Analyst position at WestRock and Careers?
Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
The Opportunity
The West Point, VA Mill, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Mill’s Finance Team. This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of both the mill and corporate internal customers. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a manufacturing/process environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently. This position is required to be on-site 5 days a week at the West Point mill.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
- Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Perform monthly cost and variance analysis
- Support and review the accounts payable process
- Complete assigned mill and corporate financial reporting needs
- Support the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process
- 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
- Work in conjunction with Division and Corporate tax teams to identify and track cost improvement opportunities
What you need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration
- Familiar/comfortable in a manufacturing environment
- Experienced with financial analysis and reconciliation processes
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products
- Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus
What We Offer
- A culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with 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.