Financial Analyst - Bogalusa Paper Mill

International Paper • Bogalusa, LA

4d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bogalusa Mill is seeking a Financial Analyst. 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.

Requirements

• Education – bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or accounting
• Relevant business experience preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Skilled using spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel) and other data visualization tools

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a member of a business unit
• Review/analyze key performance measures and variances
• Develop the annual budget and assure that 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 and effective 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
• Serve as primary backup for various other functions across the finance department

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
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities
• We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years.
• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

What This Job Offers

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