Finance Manager

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 Florence Mill is seeking a Mgr. FP&A who will be an integral part of the Financial Team working with other departments in the mill, division finance, and corporate staff team members to provide data and analysis of overall mill operations. The Mgr. FP&A will support the preparation of various analytics, forecasts and operational plans as well as maintain and develop additional IT solutions for data consumption. This position will report to the Sr. Financial Manager.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Provide analytical support to one or more of the functional areas of the Florence mill. Partner with the area team to identify, track and improve key drivers affecting performance and results.
• Lead the development of the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting processes
• Manage the monthly closing process including analyzing data required for journal entries, statistical postings, and inventory reconciliations. Review accruals, usage trends, income statement, and balance sheet balances to ensure accuracy before the final close.
• Improve the use of IT tools for financial data consumption by mill leadership by expanding the use of reporting through dashboards and other IT solutions (i.e. Qlik and PowerBi)
• Primary responsibility for maintaining the fixed asset register and capital accounting processes. Assist mill engineers with identifying assets for disposal, accelerations, etc.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain documentation of internal controls applicable to the assigned functional areas.
• Manage coordination with internal and external auditors as needed for information and documentation required according to Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Responsibility for managing and coordinating all audit testing periodically and documenting results.
• Support all production, inventory, balance sheet, AP, tax, and other corporate requests.
• Develop and automate 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 required
• 5 years of related experience in the Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred
• JD Edwards and Hyperion experience preferred but not required
• Experience developing and improving multiple dashboards and other reporting utilizing IT solutions including Qlik, Power Apps (Power BI), Alteryx strongly 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 multitask in a continuously changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capital financial management experience, large capital project experience preferred

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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.