WestRock Company
Finance Mgr – Business Finance & Accounting Leader
WestRock Company, Greenville, Texas, United States, 75402
Finance Manager – Business Finance & Accounting Leader, Greenville, TX
We are seeking a Business Finance & Accounting leader that will report to the Regional Sr. Finance Manager – West Cartons. This individual will be responsible for the Greenville, TX manufacturing plant and provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to drive operating improvements and profitability.
The Opportunity
Budget & Financial preparation and reporting.
Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts in conjunction with the plant General Manager with a goal of forecast accuracy.
Utilize KPIs and plant initiatives to project future plant growth opportunities, encourage going beyond just the traditional product cost.
Collaborate with Commercial Business leads to challenge and validate top line revenue expectations.
Communicate the organization’s values effectively.
Create simplified budget and reporting processes.
Balance financial and non‑financial indicators.
Report and articulate key impactful items to business results.
Consult business partners to develop action plans for improvement.
Provide cost take‑out support, review and tracking.
Strategic Planning (CAPEX)
Partner with the General Manager on future and long‑range capital needs to sustain and grow the site’s business opportunities.
Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses.
Internal Controls
Award accountability for overseeing all internal controls and failures of the site(s).
Ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so.
Follow documented company policies for key processes.
Optimize control over local assets and financial reporting.
Balance effectiveness in value creation with control efficiency.
Optimize processes through IT improvement and implementation.
Drive process improvements using best practices across the organization.
Profitability Analysis
Leverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion.
Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes.
Accounting
Actively review and validate plant WIP, Finished Goods and raw materials values.
Creation and/or review of site monthly Journal Entries.
Review P&L accounts for necessary reclassification of costs.
Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes.
Other tasks as deemed necessary.
Working Capital & Cash flow monitoring
Facilitate decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or prevent negative impacts.
Ad Hoc Analysis
Plant comparisons in performance to other “like” plants or businesses.
Profitability improvement programs if the plant is on an improvement plan.
Compile and deliver plant visit decks to Senior leadership during onsite or Teams meetings.
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView; experience with QlikView a plus.
Strong understanding of key metrics.
Large capital project financial management preferred.
Detail‑oriented team player who can consistently meet deadlines, adapt quickly and work well with all levels of the organization and possess the ability to work independently as needed.
Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, and team building skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a continuously changing environment.
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.
Mid-Senior level
Full-time
Finance and Sales
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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The Opportunity
Budget & Financial preparation and reporting.
Prepare annual budget and quarterly forecasts in conjunction with the plant General Manager with a goal of forecast accuracy.
Utilize KPIs and plant initiatives to project future plant growth opportunities, encourage going beyond just the traditional product cost.
Collaborate with Commercial Business leads to challenge and validate top line revenue expectations.
Communicate the organization’s values effectively.
Create simplified budget and reporting processes.
Balance financial and non‑financial indicators.
Report and articulate key impactful items to business results.
Consult business partners to develop action plans for improvement.
Provide cost take‑out support, review and tracking.
Strategic Planning (CAPEX)
Partner with the General Manager on future and long‑range capital needs to sustain and grow the site’s business opportunities.
Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses.
Internal Controls
Award accountability for overseeing all internal controls and failures of the site(s).
Ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so.
Follow documented company policies for key processes.
Optimize control over local assets and financial reporting.
Balance effectiveness in value creation with control efficiency.
Optimize processes through IT improvement and implementation.
Drive process improvements using best practices across the organization.
Profitability Analysis
Leverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion.
Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes.
Accounting
Actively review and validate plant WIP, Finished Goods and raw materials values.
Creation and/or review of site monthly Journal Entries.
Review P&L accounts for necessary reclassification of costs.
Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes.
Other tasks as deemed necessary.
Working Capital & Cash flow monitoring
Facilitate decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or prevent negative impacts.
Ad Hoc Analysis
Plant comparisons in performance to other “like” plants or businesses.
Profitability improvement programs if the plant is on an improvement plan.
Compile and deliver plant visit decks to Senior leadership during onsite or Teams meetings.
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView; experience with QlikView a plus.
Strong understanding of key metrics.
Large capital project financial management preferred.
Detail‑oriented team player who can consistently meet deadlines, adapt quickly and work well with all levels of the organization and possess the ability to work independently as needed.
Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, and team building skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a continuously changing environment.
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.
Mid-Senior level
Full-time
Finance and Sales
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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