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 Finance and Accounting organization is a mission and results driven team that operates with a strong sense of collaboration to support the business, while utilizing our technical expertise, as we manage processes to record, reconcile, and report all financial activity of the enterprise. We bring financial context into the picture when partnering with the lines of business, senior and executive management, and our board of directors.

The Opportunity

The Finance Manager is a highly visible mill-based position. It is a crucial member of the Covington Finance team, partnering directly with the business and finance leaders to provide analytical support and drive results. As a Covington Finance Manager, you will work directly with Operations, the Covington Finance Team/Leadership, and other Divisional/Corporate departments. The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the team on day-to-day tasks, including the financial close and forecasting process. They will be a part of the strategy execution – building a winning culture and strong financial performance.

The Finance Manager supports the mill controller in overseeing the operations of the mill that includes adequacy and adherence to control systems, mill level accounting and processing, business analytics, capital planning and analysis, product costing and profitability analysis, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as management and development of the team.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

 

Effectively manage and lead members of the Covington Mill Finance team on day-to-day finance and accounting functions and business partnering with the mill and extrusion plant.Participates and partners on mill projects, not exclusive to finance and accountingSupports and responds to Division and Corporate requests and reportingPlays an essential role in developing accurate forecasts and budgets while understanding improvement/mitigation opportunities that also includes extrusion plant and third-party convertersManages the month-end close process and meets deadlines. Work may include preparing/posting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, finished good inventory costing, and income statement analysisSupport and serve on software implementation and process improvement projectsDrive and partner on productivity initiatives that lead to continued EBITDA growth and profit opportunities

 

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred)5+ years work experience, including some background in FP&AManufacturing/Process experience preferredStrong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, passion for improvement, and desire to work in a team/collaborative environmentStrong Microsoft skills in Excel, SAP, JD Edwards, and Hyperion, a plusProficient user of Alteryx, Power BI, Qlik a plusSolid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with multiple levels in the organization A track record of driving sustainable results, e.g., EBITDA growth, margin expansion and cash flowAbility to multi-task and perform at a high level in a demanding and fast paced environmentMust possess the potential and desire to advance to leadership rolesAbility to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests 

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potentialA 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.