WestRock Company
Overview
Job title:
Mgr, Financial Planning & Analysis
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WestRock Company . Locations: MO Blue Springs, MO Kansas City, MO Liberty, MO WFH Missouri. Employment Type: Full Time. Job ID: ATR54862. Date Posted: 15-Sep-2025. Relocation: Yes. What You’ll Do
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team supporting the Missouri area, reporting to the Sr Manager, Finance for Corrugated Packaging in the Missouri Area. The Finance Manager opportunity is supporting the business area and will work in the preparation and review of internal and external reporting, various analytics, forecasts and budgets. Key areas of focus include revenues, sales volumes, operating costs, and customer profitability in support of the Plant, Area, and Regional Leadership teams. Interact with numerous functional departments (both at Corporate and at Division levels) and with all levels within the company. Improve the performance of the Plant and area through analytical support, facilitation and engagement. Support the Division Hub accounting team. How You Will Impact WestRock
Utilize the Profit Analysis Tool process to support corporate account and local account bids/analysis. Actively monitor the profitability of all customers, particularly those with negative contribution margin and/or profit. Maintain price increase tracking as necessary and support the process for price increase planning within the Business Unit. Obtain a working knowledge of all available sales’ analytical tools (sales forecasting tool, dashboards, etc.). Provide analytical support for key manufacturing metrics including Performance Excellence, net waste, returns & allowances, machine performance, labor efficiency, capacity, headcount, safety, etc.; identify gaps and/or under-performance trends. Provide support for tracking identified opportunities to increase the efficiency of the converting equipment, and headcount reduction opportunities through the Manning Optimization process. Work with green belt leaders to track savings targets of Six Sigma projects. Collaborate with the Regional Manufacturing Manager and Six Sigma teams on kaizens and operational audits. Assist with all Business Unit Capital economic analysis and maintaining modeling consistency (standardized approach to calculating financial performance). Track capital development and approval process with emphasis on approval and expediting installation of all capital projects related to the Strategic Optimization initiative. Ensure Accounting processes and controls are implemented and followed. Field contact for corporate and hub accounting. Sarbanes-Oxley and WestRock policy and procedure compliance. Balance sheet, AR, AP, tax and other related inquiries and requests. Assist in Inventory Reconciliation. Fixed Assets Audits. Internal and External Audit Support. Assist plants with accruals and the month end closing process. Variance analysis of financial performance from budget and prior year. Review financial results with management teams. Assist in resolution of remittance discrepancies. Contact other departments and/or outside vendors/agencies to resolve A/P issues as needed. Establish working relationships and consistent communication with the Business Unit General Manager and Regional Finance Director. Build relationships with both internal and external customers. Become knowledgeable in various financial and operating systems to provide support and direction as the Business Unit requires. Implement and administer procedures and best practices related to business support analytics. What You Need To Succeed
5+ years of financial and leadership experience in a complex finance environment of a large corporation. Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business or a similarly analytical field. MBA desirable. Expert Hyperion consolidation skills and ability to develop and deploy complex Excel financial models. Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability and desire to manage executive presentations. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and frame the future range of outcomes on complex financial scenarios with limited tolerance for errors. Ability to influence and work proactively across the organization without formal reporting lines. Ability to add value to the Company through coherent and thoughtful analysis. Ability to lead diverse teams and develop others, instilling a sense of urgency through the team. Superior verbal and written communications at all levels in the company. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus. What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence. 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. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Job title:
Mgr, Financial Planning & Analysis
at
WestRock Company . Locations: MO Blue Springs, MO Kansas City, MO Liberty, MO WFH Missouri. Employment Type: Full Time. Job ID: ATR54862. Date Posted: 15-Sep-2025. Relocation: Yes. What You’ll Do
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team supporting the Missouri area, reporting to the Sr Manager, Finance for Corrugated Packaging in the Missouri Area. The Finance Manager opportunity is supporting the business area and will work in the preparation and review of internal and external reporting, various analytics, forecasts and budgets. Key areas of focus include revenues, sales volumes, operating costs, and customer profitability in support of the Plant, Area, and Regional Leadership teams. Interact with numerous functional departments (both at Corporate and at Division levels) and with all levels within the company. Improve the performance of the Plant and area through analytical support, facilitation and engagement. Support the Division Hub accounting team. How You Will Impact WestRock
Utilize the Profit Analysis Tool process to support corporate account and local account bids/analysis. Actively monitor the profitability of all customers, particularly those with negative contribution margin and/or profit. Maintain price increase tracking as necessary and support the process for price increase planning within the Business Unit. Obtain a working knowledge of all available sales’ analytical tools (sales forecasting tool, dashboards, etc.). Provide analytical support for key manufacturing metrics including Performance Excellence, net waste, returns & allowances, machine performance, labor efficiency, capacity, headcount, safety, etc.; identify gaps and/or under-performance trends. Provide support for tracking identified opportunities to increase the efficiency of the converting equipment, and headcount reduction opportunities through the Manning Optimization process. Work with green belt leaders to track savings targets of Six Sigma projects. Collaborate with the Regional Manufacturing Manager and Six Sigma teams on kaizens and operational audits. Assist with all Business Unit Capital economic analysis and maintaining modeling consistency (standardized approach to calculating financial performance). Track capital development and approval process with emphasis on approval and expediting installation of all capital projects related to the Strategic Optimization initiative. Ensure Accounting processes and controls are implemented and followed. Field contact for corporate and hub accounting. Sarbanes-Oxley and WestRock policy and procedure compliance. Balance sheet, AR, AP, tax and other related inquiries and requests. Assist in Inventory Reconciliation. Fixed Assets Audits. Internal and External Audit Support. Assist plants with accruals and the month end closing process. Variance analysis of financial performance from budget and prior year. Review financial results with management teams. Assist in resolution of remittance discrepancies. Contact other departments and/or outside vendors/agencies to resolve A/P issues as needed. Establish working relationships and consistent communication with the Business Unit General Manager and Regional Finance Director. Build relationships with both internal and external customers. Become knowledgeable in various financial and operating systems to provide support and direction as the Business Unit requires. Implement and administer procedures and best practices related to business support analytics. What You Need To Succeed
5+ years of financial and leadership experience in a complex finance environment of a large corporation. Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business or a similarly analytical field. MBA desirable. Expert Hyperion consolidation skills and ability to develop and deploy complex Excel financial models. Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability and desire to manage executive presentations. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and frame the future range of outcomes on complex financial scenarios with limited tolerance for errors. Ability to influence and work proactively across the organization without formal reporting lines. Ability to add value to the Company through coherent and thoughtful analysis. Ability to lead diverse teams and develop others, instilling a sense of urgency through the team. Superior verbal and written communications at all levels in the company. Manufacturing industry experience is a plus. What We Offer
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence. 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. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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