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Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Opportunity

The West Point, VA Mill, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Mill\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.