Financial Analyst

International Paper • Selma, AL

38d • $89,000 - $118,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Scope: Job responsibilities will include interacting with mill operations personnel on a day-to-day basis, as well as performing routine financial assignments. These assignments can include measuring progress against meeting various objectives, analyzing business results, developing an annual budget and preparing short-term forecasts. Position Responsibilities: The Analyst will work closely with a variety of different leaders within the department and mill to deliver on the following responsibilities: Display safety leadership above all things and at all times. Actively participate as a member of a business unit Review/analyze key performance measures and variances Develop the annual budget and assure that product cost information is accurate. Monthly reporting and communication of financial performance against objectives. Ensure accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information for the identification of potential business problems and opportunities. Ensure compliance of efficient internal controls on all transactions of company assets and interests, including legal, state and local taxes and insurance claims. Ensure that the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate, sector and division policies, procedures and practices. Lead cost reduction initiatives within the finance business unit and the mill Develop tools that increase visibility of process impacts on mill financial performance and increase accuracy of monthly forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other related field is required.
• Pulp and Paper mill experience with at least five (5) years of industry experience is preferred
• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Possess leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to drive change
• Represent both company policy and direction, as well as actively advocate for department needs and concerns
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to groups and individuals at all levels
• Approach positional responsibilities in an inclusive manner by engaging all team members in area, department, and mill
• Ability to take large amounts of data and distill it into information which can be acted on
• Excellent Excel skills
• Work effectively within a team
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions

Responsibilities

• Display safety leadership above all things and at all times.
• Actively participate as a member of a business unit
• Review/analyze key performance measures and variances
• Develop the annual budget and assure that product cost information is accurate.
• Monthly reporting and communication of financial performance against objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information for the identification of potential business problems and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance of efficient internal controls on all transactions of company assets and interests, including legal, state and local taxes and insurance claims.
• Ensure that the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate, sector and division policies, procedures and practices.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives within the finance business unit and the mill
• Develop tools that increase visibility of process impacts on mill financial performance and increase accuracy of monthly forecasting.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans, including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees