WestRock

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 opportunity:

We are seeking a Business Finance & Accounting leader that will report to the Regional Sr. Finance Manager – Southeast Cartons. This individual will be responsible for the Greensboro, NC manufacturing plant and will, through fact-based analysis, provide insights into recommendations, analysis and drive improvements in operations, sales and the overall profitability of the plant. The Business Finance & Accounting Leader will be a business partner to the site General Manager and accountable for the bottom-line results of the facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Budget & Financial preparation and reporting.
  1. Prepares annual budget and quarterly forecasts in conjunction with the plant General manager with a goal of forecast accuracy.
  2. Utilize KPI’s and plant initiatives to project future plant growth opportunities, encourage going beyond just the traditional product cost.
  3. Collaboration with Commercial Business leads to challenge and validation of top line revenue expectations.
  4. The Business Finance and Accounting Leader should be able to effectively communicate the organization’s values.
  5. Creates simplified budget and reporting processes.
  6. Balances financial and non-financial indicators
  7. Clearly reports and articulates key impactful items to the business results.
  8. Serves as a consultant to business partners to help develop action plans for improvement.
  9. Cost Take out support, review and tracking.
• Strategic Planning (CAPEX)
  1. Partner with the General Manger on future and long-range Capital needs to sustain and or grow the sites business opportunities.
  2. Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses.
• Internal Controls
  1. The Business Finance and Accounting Leader is accountable for overseeing all internal controls and failures of the site(s).
  2. They ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so.
  3. They ensure key processes follow documented company policies.
  4. They ensure adequate control over the company’s local assets and financial reporting.
  5. They find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency.
  6. Responsible for optimizing processes through IT improvement and implementation.
  7. Drive process improvements through the utilization of best practices across the organization.
• Profitability Analysis
  1. Leverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion.
  2. Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes.
• Accounting
  1. Actively review and validate plant WIP, Finished Goods and raw materials values.
  2. Creation and/or review of site monthly Journal Entries
  3. Review P&L accounts for the necessary reclassification of costs.
  4. Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes.
  5. Other tasks as deemed necessary
• Working Capital/ Cash flow monitoring
  1. Serve as the facilitator to their business partners on decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or that prevent negative impacts.
  2. Ad Hoc Analysis
     1. Plant Comps in performance to other “like” plants or businesses
     2. Profitability Improvement programs if the plant is on an improvement plan
     3. Compiling and Delivering Plant visit decks to Senior leadership during onsite or Teams meetings.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView; experience with QlikView a plus
• Strong understanding of key metrics
• Large capital project financial management 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 multitasks in a continuously changing environment.

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.

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