Senior Financial Analyst

Graphic Packaging Careers • Macon, GA

1d • $71,250 - $95,000

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Position Scope: This position supports the Paperboard Manufacturing Facility Controller and the facility’s leadership team.  This role ensures timely and accurate reporting of financial results while ensuring that all financial transactions comply with regulations, accounting principles and standards.  Additionally, the role provides in-depth analysis of actual and forecast/budget results, actively engages in facility projects and day-to-day accounting functions. This individual understands and aligns business operations and Finance & Accounting as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting operations
• Strong business acumen, including the interrelationships between Finance & Accounting and other departments of the facilities
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Can work independently without a great need of supervision
• Takes initiative and is self-directed
• Past experience with detailed cost analysis, planning and forecasting
• Can manage multiple projects at one time
• Comfortable with the use of accounting and operational systems - SAP experience preferred
• Commit to working safely and support/promote all facility safety initiatives and programs
• Month End schedule requires 8-10+ hours the first 4 workdays of each month.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• Five (5+) years of experience in accounting, financial or analytical role

Nice To Haves

• Three (3+) years of experience in manufacturing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Must work within and adhere to the company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
• Provide timely and accurate cost analysis, sound financial advice, and counsel to facility management to assist in minimizing manufacturing costs and meeting objectives.  This includes an analysis of variances compared to budget and/or forecast.
• Participate in the monthly closing process to ensure that accurate and timely information is provided for both divisional financial reporting and facility cost control.
• Ensure the application of established financial controls within the area of responsibility by effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies/processes and instructions.
• Assist the Controller in the preparation of the annual budget. This includes providing analysis and interpretation of financial and statistical data to operating management and working closely with facility personnel to establish cost forecasts representing normal operating conditions.
• Conduct physical inventory observations of raw materials and participate in fixed asset verification/tagging.
• Support as needed on special projects and ad hoc requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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