Financial Analyst

International Paper•Lynchburg, VA

11d•$57,200 - $76,300•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides accounting and analytical support and plays an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize the financial return for the facility. The Financial Specialist I will work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives. This role will also work with the Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation, and actively assist the Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures. The position provides financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes. The Financial Specialist I will prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close, perform daily financial activities of the plant, and ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports. This role will perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis, complete various reporting requirements, and be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plants. The Financial Specialist I will ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility, and investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and recommend the appropriate treatment. For the home site, this role reviews production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balances hours and maintains accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required.
Candidates scheduled to graduate by December 2026 will also be considered.
Prior experience in accounting, finance, or related areas preferred.
Relevant internships, co-op experiences, part-time work, campus leadership roles, or other applicable coursework/projects will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices.
Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management.
Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.

Nice To Haves

Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting and analytical support.
Analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize financial return.
Prepare and analyze operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives.
Assist in the development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
Provide financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
Complete various reporting requirements.
Ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility.
Investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and recommend the appropriate treatment.
Review production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balance hours and maintain accuracy for the home site.