Financial Analyst - Operations

Reynolds Consumer Products • Lake Forest, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We currently have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst - Operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest , IL supporting the Tableware Division. Responsibilities As a Financial Analyst – Operations, you will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, transparency, and insight across product costing, manufacturing cost, inventory management, and project tracking. You will collaborate closely with teams in Operations, R&D, and FP&A to ensure costs are accurately captured in the financial ledgers. You will also be accountable to identify the financial impact and clearly communicate the month end results. This role is also integral to testing and data cleansing as we convert the R&D site into RCP integrated systems. You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen! Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities as well as production controls and KPI’s. Prepare and interpret account reconciliations. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis Financial Close & Controls Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project related work. Maintain robust data integrity, process controls, and documentation for all P&L and inventory processes Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, FP&A, and IT to understand key components on systems integration. Process Improvement Identify and implement reporting, analysis, and workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy You Will Love It Here If… You listen, learn, and evolve You thrive in a fast-paced environment You put safety first, always You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 0-2 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of: Accounting: Ability to interpret balance sheet and P&L statements, account reconciliations, bank statements
• Project Management: Experience in tracking project cost and variance analysis
• Working knowledge of: Inventory accounting and manufacturing close processes
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, including complex formulas and pivot tables
• Proven ability to drive process improvements by: Streamlining financial and operational reporting
• Enhancing inventory accuracy and close efficiency
• Automating manual tasks and reinforcing internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar), with a strong preference for SAP-based environments
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities as well as production controls and KPI’s.
• Prepare and interpret account reconciliations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project related work.
• Maintain robust data integrity, process controls, and documentation for all P&L and inventory processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, FP&A, and IT to understand key components on systems integration.
• Identify and implement reporting, analysis, and workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level