Sr Financial Analyst Requisition ID: 7273 Location: West Monroe, LA, US, 71294 Department: Finance Travel: Up to 25% **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.** **A World of Difference. Made Possible.** **Position Scope:** This position supports the Paperboard Manufacturing Facility Controller and the West Monroe operations team. This role ensures timely and accurate reporting of financial results. Additionally, the role provides in-depth analysis of actual and forecast/budget results, and actively engages in facility projects and day-to-day accounting functions.This individual understands and aligns business operations and Finance as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations. **Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:** + Must work within and adhere to the company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork. + Serve as the primary lead for Fixed Cost Reporting & Analysis for the West Monroe Paperboard Manufacturing Facility. + Provide timely and accurate cost analysis, sound financial advice, and counsel to facility management to assist in minimizing manufacturing costs and meeting objectives. This includes an analysis of variances compared to budget and/or forecast. + Participate in the monthly closing process to ensure that accurate and timely information is provided for both divisional financial reporting and facility cost control. + Responsible for preparing monthly and full year fixed cost forecasts which includes understanding key issues within the facility and how they affect financial performance. + Ensure the application of established financial controls within the area of responsibility by effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies/processes and instructions. + Assist the Controller in the preparation of the annual budget. This includes providing analysis and interpretation of financial and statistical data to operating management and working closely with facility personnel to establish cost forecasts representing normal operating conditions. + Conduct physical inventory observations of raw materials and participate in fixed asset verification/tagging. + Prepare annual outage reporting and present status to operations. + Support as needed on special projects and ad hoc requests. + Other duties as assigned. **Job Requirements:** + Bachelors with major in Finance, Accounting or similar degree required. + Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment + Thorough knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting operations + Strong business acumen, including the interrelationships between Finance and other departments of the facilities. + Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills + Advanced Excel skills + Commitment to continuous improvement + Can work independently without a great need of supervision. + Takes initiative and is self-directed. + Past experience with detailed cost analysis, planning and forecasting. + Can manage multiple projects at one time. + Comfortable with the use of accounting and operational systems - SAP experience preferred. + Commit to working safely and support/promote all facility safety initiatives and programs. + Month End schedule requires 8-10+ hours the first 4 workdays of each month. **_The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice._** **Pay Range:** **$69,540.00** - **$92,720.00** **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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **​** **Nearest Major Market:** Monroe