Financial Analyst

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

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 Finance Manager to join our team supporting the Missouri area, reporting to the Sr Manager, Finance for Corrugated Packaging in the Missouri Area. The Finance Manager opportunity is supporting the business area and will work in the preparation and review of internal and external reporting, various analytics, forecasts and budgets. Key areas of focus include revenues, sales volumes, operating costs, and customer profitability in support of the Plant, Area, and Regional Leadership teams. In addition, the Finance Manager will participate in various project teams. In performing these roles, the Finance Manager will be expected to interact with numerous functional departments (both at Corporate and at Division levels) and with all levels within the company. The position will improve the performance of the Plant and area through analytical support, facilitation and engagement. The role will also support the Division Hub accounting team.

How you will impact WestRock :

• Utilize the Profit Analysis Tool process to support corporate account and local account bids / analysis
• Actively monitor the profitability of all customers, but in particular those with a negative contribution margin and / or profit
• Maintain price increase tracking as necessary and support the process for price increase planning within the Business Unit
• Obtain a working knowledge of all available sales’ analytical tools (sales forecasting tool, dashboards, etc.)
• Provide analytical support for key manufacturing metrics including Performance Excellence, net waste, returns & allowances, machine performance, labor efficiency, capacity, headcount, safety, etc. Identify gaps and / or under-performance trends
• Provide support for tracking identified opportunities to increase the efficiency of the converting equipment, and headcount reduction opportunities through the Manning Optimization process
• Work with green belt leaders to track savings targets of Six Sigma projects. Collaborate with the Regional Manufacturing Manager and Six Sigma teams on kaizens and operational audits
• Assist with all Business Unit Capital economic analysis and maintaining modeling consistency (i.e., a standardized approach to calculating financial performance). Track the capital development and approval process with specific emphasis on approval and expediting installation of all capital projects related to the Strategic Optimization initiative
• Ensure Accounting processes and controls are implemented and followed
• Field contact for corporate and hub accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley and WestRock policy and procedure compliance
• Balance sheet, AR, AP, tax and other related inquiries and requests
• Assists in Inventory Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets Audits
• Internal and External Audit Support
• Assist plants with accruals and the month end closing process
• Variance analysis of financial performance from budget and prior year
• Review financial results with management teams
• Assist in resolution of remittance discrepancies
• Contacts other departments and / or outside vendors / agencies to resolve A / P issues as needed
• Establish working relationships and consistent communication with the Business Unit General Manager and Regional Finance Director
• Build relationships with both internal and external customers
• Become knowledgeable in various financial and operating systems in order to provide support and direction as the Business Unit requires
• Implement and administer procedures and best practices related to business support analytics

What you need to succeed :

What we offer :

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.