Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

WestRock Company • Maple Heights, OH • 2h ago

Sr. Financial Analyst - Ohio River Valley Area

The opportunity:

We are looking for a strong Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Ohio River Valley area. This position will provide partnership to the plants in the Cleveland/Akron area. The Sr. Financial Analyst 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, Business Unit, Area, and Regional Leadership teams. In addition, the Analyst will participate on various project teams. In performing these roles, the Sr. Financial Analyst 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 or Business Unit 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\u2019 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 inquires and requests

Assists in Inventory Reconciliation

Fixed Assets Audits

Internal and External Audit Support

Assist in resolution of remittance discrepancies

Contacts other departments and/or outside vendors/agencies to resolve A/P issues as needed

Establish working relationship and consistent communication with the Business Unit General Manager, Business Unit Finance 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:

Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred

A minimum of 5 years of relevant analysis experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills, passion for improvement

Advanced skills in Excel and Hyperion SmartView; Experience with QlikView a plus

Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests

Able to thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment

Previous experience in manufacturing industry (corrugated/packaging), preferred but not required

Must possess potential to advance to a leadership role

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

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