Senior Financial Analyst

Job description

DS Smith is a leading international supplier of paper-based packaging solutions for consumer products, e-commerce, promotion, transit, and industrial applications. Our Coumbia, SC facility specializes in making and providing corrugated packaging. We are looking for individuals who already have prior experience in the corrugate box manufacturing industry.

JOB SUMMARY:

DS Smith NAPP Division is seeking to fill the role of Senior Financial Analyst. This individual will be a finance professional who works well in a collaborative, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate will contribute to our profitable growth by developing efficient operating processes and driving a culture of financial accountability. S/he will possess a positive attitude, be hard-working and driven with a focus on results, accountability and driving improvement and change. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in manufacturing finance and strong leadership and teamwork skills combined with a track record of process improvement. This position is based in our Columbia, SC production facility and will report to the Specialty Business Unit Head of Finance.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• MBA or CMA designation preferred
• 6+ years of related finance experience in a manufacturing organization
• Proactive and self-motivated with ability to manage multiple projects under limited supervision
• Ability to distil complex financial topics down to easily understood and actionable recommendations to improve business performance
• Customer-focused with strong attention to detail; Capable of delivering accurate, quality results in timely manner
• Exceptional problem-solving skills both individually and in a group setting
• Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Experience with SAP and Hyperion HFM a plus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare detailed monthly financial forecast for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Prepare annual operating budget for site; Ensure BU leadership team has sufficient ownership and understanding of required performance, key assumptions, and risks/opportunities
• Prepare reporting, bridges, and analysis of monthly financial and operating results
• Track monthly operating KPI’s (quality, service, waste) and verify accuracy of shop floor data
• Thoroughly explain key variances from budget, forecast and prior year to leadership team
• Develop, monitor, and execute specific initiatives to optimize working capital with particular focus on inventory and past due receivables
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within the finance function
• Manage detailed portfolio of productivity projects to improve site level operating efficiency and financial performance
• Oversee capital planning, capital forecasting and business case development for key investments
• Monitor and implement site internal controls as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguarding of company assets, and risk identification
• Ensure inventory is properly valued and controlled by maintaining strong reconciliation and cycle count processes
• Partner with Finance Resource Centre to ensure a smooth monthly closing process with timely and accurate financial results
• Assist with ad hoc requests as needed

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lebanon, IN 46052: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Finance in Manufacturing industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• SAP ERP: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person