Sr. Anlst, Fin Plan & Anlys

Smurfit Westrock • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a leader in sustainable packaging, creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions. The Finance and Accounting organization supports the business by managing financial activity and providing financial context to leadership. We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to join our team, reporting to the Director of Finance for Corrugated Packaging. This role will support finance segment teams in developing and consolidating the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, financial reporting, variance analysis, and long-term strategic planning. This is a highly visible position offering exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to influence business decisions through financial analysis. The Senior FP&A Analyst will be responsible for accurate reporting, enhancing forecasting processes, supporting transformation initiatives, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, financial systems expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, collaborating across finance and operations teams.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, corporate finance, or related finance functions within a complex business environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related analytical field.
• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to prepare executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate insights effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hyperion, HFM, Essbase, JDE, or comparable financial planning and reporting systems preferred.
• Manufacturing, packaging, or industrial industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI, Qlik, or other data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Essbase to HFM transition project by collaborating with the project team and finance stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of reporting and consolidation requirements.
• Assist with the development, consolidation, and analysis of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly outlooks, and weekly forecast updates.
• Review regional submissions for completeness and accuracy and identify key risks, opportunities, and business drivers.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and financial reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Support the consolidation of divisional P&L results, revenue bridges, EBITDA bridges, and other key financial performance analyses.
• Assist in SG&A planning, target setting, performance tracking, and related management reporting.
• Partner with regional and local finance teams to drive consistency in financial reporting and planning processes across the organization.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business, financial systems, and operational drivers to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and special projects supporting segment and corporate leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting, forecasting, analytics, and financial systems.
• Serve as a key contact for requests from Corporate Finance and assist in coordinating responses with regional finance teams.
• Assist in training and knowledge sharing across the finance organization as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

What This Job Offers

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