Title:  Finance Analyst Paperboard Manufacturing Division

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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.

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MISSION / SUMMARY:

This position supports the Finance Manager and business management by providing operations analysis, and cost accounting; by directly participating in the business planning process; and by developing, implementing and interpreting corporate financial policy for the Paperboard Manufacturing Division

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Actively participate with the Finance Manager in the formulation of business strategies, objectives and business and financial plans for Paperboard Operations by providing information, analysis, counsel and recommendations in support of the division’s annual and long-range budgeting and forecast processes.
• Establish working knowledge and be the subject matter expert of the P&L and process related to all international board sales for the Paperboard Manufacturing Division.
• Responsible for preparation of budget, monthly forecasts, and long-range plans for the Integrated Margin profit centers.
• Assist Finance division with the month-end close process.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain Finance, Logistics, and the Sales organizations to explain results and drive efficiencies.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics on mill freight and warehousing expenses
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging advanced features and capabilities within the company’s supported technologies.
• Prepare month-end and quarterly reporting requirements for Paperboard Manufacturing division in support of Corporate Accounting requests.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 3 or more years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA or CPA a plus.
• Business systems and dashboard experience a plus

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions.  Takes initiative and is self-directed.
• High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
• Can work independently without a great need of supervision.
• Can manage multiple projects at one time.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.  SAP required.
• Occasional travel.

Pay Range:   $65,025.00 - $86,700.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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