At WestRock, our culture is built upon shared values and behaviors – they are fundamentals for winning together. Integrity – Respect – Accountability – Excellence are the standards of our behavior.
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.
The Opportunity
WestRock is seeking a strong Finance Manager for our Covington, VA location. This is a highly visible mill-based position. The Finance Manager is a crucial member of the Covington Finance team, partnering directly with the business and finance leaders to provide analytical support and drive results. As a Covington Finance Manager, you will work directly with Operations, the Covington Finance Team/Leadership, and other Divisional/Corporate departments. The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the team on day-to-day tasks, including the financial close and forecasting process. The Finance Manager will be a part of the strategy execution – building a winning culture and strong financial performance.
The Finance Manager supports the mill controller in overseeing the operations of the mill. This includes adequacy and adherence to control systems, mill level accounting and processing, business analytics, capital planning and analysis, product costing and profitability analysis, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as management and development of the team.
How You Will Impact WestRock
Effectively manage and lead members of the Covington Mill Finance team on day-to-day finance and accounting functions and business partnering with the mill and extrusion plant.
Participates and partners on mill projects, not exclusive to finance and accounting
Supports and responds to Division and Corporate requests and reporting
Plays an essential role in developing accurate forecasts and budgets while understanding improvement/mitigation opportunities that also includes extrusion plant and third-party converters
Manages the month-end close process and meets deadlines. Work may include preparing/posting journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, finished good inventory costing, and income statement analysis
Support and serve on software implementation and process improvement projects
Drive and partner on productivity initiatives that lead to continued EBITDA growth and profit opportunities
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred)
5+ years work experience, including some background in FP&A
Manufacturing/Process experience preferred
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, passion for improvement, and desire to work in a team/collaborative environment
Strong Microsoft skills in Excel, SAP, JD Edwards, and Hyperion, a plus
Solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with multiple levels in the organization
A track record of driving sustainable results, e.g., EBITDA growth, margin expansion and cash flow
Ability to multi-task and perform at a high level in a demanding and fast paced environment
Must possess the potential and desire to advance to leadership roles
Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests
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
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at ~~~.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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