Senior Financial Analyst

International Paper•Prattville, AL

10d•$65,100 - $86,800

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst at Prattville Mill provides financial leadership and analytical support to mill operations. The role partners closely with operational teams to evaluate business performance, develop budgets and forecasts, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and ensure compliance with financial controls and corporate policies. The position reports to the Mill Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting experience.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of month-end and year-end close processes.
Familiarity with company policies and procedures and various financial systems.
Experience with forecasting and budget development.

Responsibilities

Actively participate as a member of the business unit team and support operational decision-making.
Review and analyze key performance indicators, financial results, and variance reporting.
Develop and support the annual budgeting process and ensure product cost information is accurate and reliable.
Prepare and communicate monthly financial performance results against business objectives.
Maintain effective internal controls and ensure transactions comply with company policies and regulations, including legal, state and local taxes, and insurance claims.
Ensure accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information is available to identify potential business problems and opportunities.
Ensure the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and conducts business in compliance with established corporate, sector, and division policies, procedures, and practices.
Lead and support cost-reduction initiatives across the mill.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Develop tools that increase visibility into the effects of processes on mill financial performance and improve the accuracy of monthly forecasting.