Financial Analyst - Atlanta, GA
- Full-Time
- Atlanta, GA
- WestRock
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com .
Financial Analyst - Atlanta, GA
1000 Abernathy Rd, NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328
United States
The opportunity:
As a Financial Analyst, you will directly support the Fiber Supply Procurement Group.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for the Plant Managers, provide updates and a variance analysis of monthly actuals vs. forecasts.
You will work closely with the mill supply managers to build the annual budget and monthly forecast for material expense and facility operational cost.
You will partner with Plant Managers to provide ongoing reporting and analysis of financials to drive decisions that positively impact performance and financial commitments.
How you will impact WestRock:
Partner with Plant Managers to build an annual fiscal Budget and monthly forecast.
Ensure that annual budgets reflect the impact of all capital projects and initiatives and improvement efforts are consolidated at the business unit level in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for performing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Support Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager of Fiber supply with reporting and completing special projects request.
Analyze plant-level cost impacts and identify cost savings opportunities.
Partner with Accounting to ensure cost is rolling up correctly and allocated to specific business units.
Conduct variance analysis for material expense actuals vs. forecast and communicate the drivers at an actionable level.
Manage reporting for operational and capital investment on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and assist regional managers in manage their specific cost statements.
Facilitate business engagement and dialogue on business performance to communicate improvement plans and adjust forecast accordingly.
Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and communicate profit improvements efforts.
Collaborate with the Divisional Mill finance teams across the organization to communicate financial impacts for each facility.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related major.
1-3 years of accounting or Financial Analyst experience.
Possess a broad knowledge of accounting, budgeting, cost/variance analysis and interpretation of financial results.
Ability to perform business analysis and work in a fast-paced, dynamic position working with many cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel and ability to understand and utilize complex formulas.
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies between estimated and actual budgets, forecasts and P&Ls.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well under tight time constraints and highly organized.
Demonstrated ability to build the business through improved analysis, trending and reporting.
Sound business judgment and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated team-builder with the ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and disciplines.
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 Company is
an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse
workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
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Financial Analyst - Atlanta, GA
1000 Abernathy Rd, NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328
United States
The opportunity:
As a Financial Analyst, you will directly support the Fiber Supply Procurement Group.
You will serve as the primary point of contact for the Plant Managers, provide updates and a variance analysis of monthly actuals vs. forecasts.
You will work closely with the mill supply managers to build the annual budget and monthly forecast for material expense and facility operational cost.
You will partner with Plant Managers to provide ongoing reporting and analysis of financials to drive decisions that positively impact performance and financial commitments.
How you will impact WestRock:
Partner with Plant Managers to build an annual fiscal Budget and monthly forecast.
Ensure that annual budgets reflect the impact of all capital projects and initiatives and improvement efforts are consolidated at the business unit level in a timely and accurate manner.
Responsible for performing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Support Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager of Fiber supply with reporting and completing special projects request.
Analyze plant-level cost impacts and identify cost savings opportunities.
Partner with Accounting to ensure cost is rolling up correctly and allocated to specific business units.
Conduct variance analysis for material expense actuals vs. forecast and communicate the drivers at an actionable level.
Manage reporting for operational and capital investment on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis and assist regional managers in manage their specific cost statements.
Facilitate business engagement and dialogue on business performance to communicate improvement plans and adjust forecast accordingly.
Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and communicate profit improvements efforts.
Collaborate with the Divisional Mill finance teams across the organization to communicate financial impacts for each facility.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related major.
1-3 years of accounting or Financial Analyst experience.
Possess a broad knowledge of accounting, budgeting, cost/variance analysis and interpretation of financial results.
Ability to perform business analysis and work in a fast-paced, dynamic position working with many cross-functional teams.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel and ability to understand and utilize complex formulas.
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies between estimated and actual budgets, forecasts and P&Ls.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well under tight time constraints and highly organized.
Demonstrated ability to build the business through improved analysis, trending and reporting.
Sound business judgment and strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated team-builder with the ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and disciplines.
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 Company is
an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse
workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.