WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis
Maple Heights, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestRock Company is a global packaging company seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Ohio River Valley area. This role involves preparing and reviewing internal and external reporting, conducting various analytics, and collaborating with leadership teams to improve plant and business unit performance.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
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’ 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 inquiries 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
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
Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests
Able to thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment
Must possess potential to advance to a leadership role
Preferred
MBA or CPA
Experience with QlikView
Previous experience in manufacturing industry (corrugated/packaging)
Benefits
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
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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