WestRock Company
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
WestRock Company, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Overview
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Finance Manager- Business Finance & Accounting Leader, Location: Buffalo, NY or Syracuse, NY The Accounting and Finance organization is a mission and results driven team that operates with a strong sense of collaboration to support the business, while utilizing our technical expertise, as we manage processes to record, reconcile, and report all financial activity of the enterprise. We bring financial context into the picture when partnering with the lines of business, senior and executive management, and our board of directors. Opportunity
We are seeking a Business Finance & Accounting leader that will report to the Area Sr. Finance Manager – New England Area, as well as supporting the Area Sr. Finance Manager – Ohio River Valley. This individual will be responsible for one or two manufacturing plants and will, through fact-based analysis, influence plant personnel, provide insights and recommendations, drive improvements in operations, sales and the overall profitability of the plant. The Business Finance & Accounting Leader will be a business partner to the site General Manager and accountable for the bottom-line results of the facilities. Responsibilities
Budget & Financial preparation and reporting. Prepares 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, encouraging 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. Lead monthly results communication through routine presentations and clear reports, articulating key impactful items to the business results. Monitor weekly results tracking, providing recommendations to drive actions to achieve or exceed targets. Ensure timely communication with Plant/Area leaders and the finance team. Serve as a consultant to business partners to help develop action plans for improvement. 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/or grow the site’s business opportunities. Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses. Timely closure of all capital projects after in-service date. Develop financial models for return-generating projects. Make the plants accountable to deliver financial commitment after project completion, by tracking investment returns monthly to ensure project returns are achieved. Conduct post-audits for the projects after maturity. Internal Controls – Oversee all internal controls and address failures of the site(s). Ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so. Ensure key processes follow documented company policies, such as non-compliant PCard / Travel & Expenses spending, inventory, AVM/RNV (automated voucher match / received not vouchered). Ensure adequate control over the company’s local assets and financial reporting, performing quarterly balance sheet reviews with accounting. Find the right balance between value creation and control efficiency. Optimize processes through IT improvement and implementation. Drive process improvements using best practices across the organization. Annual fixed assets audit. Profitability Analysis – Leverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion. Lead routine analysis to ensure customer level profitability aligns with overall plant performance and cost profile. Routinely assess customer and product outliers to drive corrective actions on cost models and allocations. Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes. Provide or review PAT (profit analysis tool) for current and new customers, including information for legal contracts and credit risk/payment terms approvals. Drive staffing discussions to right-size overtime, shifts and headcounts. 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 and statistical data for necessary reclassifications. Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes. Monitor customer rebates and/or cost take-out commitments’ accruals for accuracy and consistency. Other tasks as deemed necessary. Working Capital / Cash flow monitoring – Serve as the facilitator to business partners on decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or prevent negative impacts. Partner with accounts receivable team to remedy short-term issues and create action plans for root-cause problems. Provide guidance and support for plant personnel on the execution of purchase order and receipts procedures. Ad Hoc Analysis – Compare Plant performance to other similar 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. Continuously educate plant key personnel on the available information and how to use data such as reports and visualization tools. This set of duties is not intended to be a catch-all for other ad hoc requests of the plant and/or the division’s needs. What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration; CPA and/or MBA preferred. Finance career progression in corporate/operations finance with 10+ years of experience. Experience in the paper and packaging industry or another manufacturing or operations environment is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing and influencing diverse teams, with full responsibility for hiring, development and performance management. Strong analytical ability with willingness to dive into the details. Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated experience as a business partner to operational leaders. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including non-finance personnel. Must be a self-starter and completely self-directed, with a passion for continuous improvement and ambition to grow to greater levels of responsibility. Strong PC skills including knowledge of AS400, BPCS, Radius, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, pivot tables and data mining. Prior Hyperion experience is desired. 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. 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. The salary range for this position is $102,375.00 - $170,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
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Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Finance Manager- Business Finance & Accounting Leader, Location: Buffalo, NY or Syracuse, NY The Accounting and Finance organization is a mission and results driven team that operates with a strong sense of collaboration to support the business, while utilizing our technical expertise, as we manage processes to record, reconcile, and report all financial activity of the enterprise. We bring financial context into the picture when partnering with the lines of business, senior and executive management, and our board of directors. Opportunity
We are seeking a Business Finance & Accounting leader that will report to the Area Sr. Finance Manager – New England Area, as well as supporting the Area Sr. Finance Manager – Ohio River Valley. This individual will be responsible for one or two manufacturing plants and will, through fact-based analysis, influence plant personnel, provide insights and recommendations, drive improvements in operations, sales and the overall profitability of the plant. The Business Finance & Accounting Leader will be a business partner to the site General Manager and accountable for the bottom-line results of the facilities. Responsibilities
Budget & Financial preparation and reporting. Prepares 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, encouraging 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. Lead monthly results communication through routine presentations and clear reports, articulating key impactful items to the business results. Monitor weekly results tracking, providing recommendations to drive actions to achieve or exceed targets. Ensure timely communication with Plant/Area leaders and the finance team. Serve as a consultant to business partners to help develop action plans for improvement. 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/or grow the site’s business opportunities. Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses. Timely closure of all capital projects after in-service date. Develop financial models for return-generating projects. Make the plants accountable to deliver financial commitment after project completion, by tracking investment returns monthly to ensure project returns are achieved. Conduct post-audits for the projects after maturity. Internal Controls – Oversee all internal controls and address failures of the site(s). Ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so. Ensure key processes follow documented company policies, such as non-compliant PCard / Travel & Expenses spending, inventory, AVM/RNV (automated voucher match / received not vouchered). Ensure adequate control over the company’s local assets and financial reporting, performing quarterly balance sheet reviews with accounting. Find the right balance between value creation and control efficiency. Optimize processes through IT improvement and implementation. Drive process improvements using best practices across the organization. Annual fixed assets audit. Profitability Analysis – Leverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion. Lead routine analysis to ensure customer level profitability aligns with overall plant performance and cost profile. Routinely assess customer and product outliers to drive corrective actions on cost models and allocations. Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes. Provide or review PAT (profit analysis tool) for current and new customers, including information for legal contracts and credit risk/payment terms approvals. Drive staffing discussions to right-size overtime, shifts and headcounts. 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 and statistical data for necessary reclassifications. Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes. Monitor customer rebates and/or cost take-out commitments’ accruals for accuracy and consistency. Other tasks as deemed necessary. Working Capital / Cash flow monitoring – Serve as the facilitator to business partners on decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or prevent negative impacts. Partner with accounts receivable team to remedy short-term issues and create action plans for root-cause problems. Provide guidance and support for plant personnel on the execution of purchase order and receipts procedures. Ad Hoc Analysis – Compare Plant performance to other similar 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. Continuously educate plant key personnel on the available information and how to use data such as reports and visualization tools. This set of duties is not intended to be a catch-all for other ad hoc requests of the plant and/or the division’s needs. What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration; CPA and/or MBA preferred. Finance career progression in corporate/operations finance with 10+ years of experience. Experience in the paper and packaging industry or another manufacturing or operations environment is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing and influencing diverse teams, with full responsibility for hiring, development and performance management. Strong analytical ability with willingness to dive into the details. Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated experience as a business partner to operational leaders. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including non-finance personnel. Must be a self-starter and completely self-directed, with a passion for continuous improvement and ambition to grow to greater levels of responsibility. Strong PC skills including knowledge of AS400, BPCS, Radius, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, pivot tables and data mining. Prior Hyperion experience is desired. 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. 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. The salary range for this position is $102,375.00 - $170,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
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