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 Finance and Accounting 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
We are seeking a highly talented Finance Manager to help lead the Logistics Finance team working in a complex global function located in our Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Logistics Analytics & Finance and will be a member of the Enterprise Logistics team. The Logistics Finance Manager will work closely with Freight and Logistics Leadership, Supply Chain Leadership and the Mill Financial Team in the preparation and review of forecasts, budgets, ad hoc analysis, and periodic reports. In addition, the Manager will participate on project teams, periodically acting as the ‘finance lead’ on these teams. In performing these roles, the Manager will be expected to interact with numerous functional departments (both at Corporate, Mill and Container locations) and with numerous management levels within the company.
How you will impact WestRock
Collaborate with Freight and Logistics Leadership Team and Mill/Plant Financial and Operational groups to prepare/evaluate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
Provide leadership within the Logistics Finance team focused on financial reporting, data analytics and driving actionable productivity opportunities across the organization
Responsible for the delivery and accuracy of daily/weekly/monthly Logistics Financial analyses with related commentary. Prepare and present presentation materials as required
Partner with Logistics teams to generate information needed to track Productivity Improvements and Cost Savings Initiatives for Logistics; provide guidance on PEx productivity calculations for belt projects.
Work with division/segment finance team to design/produce value-added analysis and reporting for senior management (business segment logistics scorecard package)
Financial support for efforts around data consolidation of all transportation related data for WestRock into Consolidated Data Model (data lake) to be used for automation of existing reporting (leverage QlikView, Qlik Sense for KPI dashboards, and other BI tools)
Ability to leverage data to build financial models, identify project opportunities, and extract/provide actionable insight to the business
Data consolidation of all transportation related data for WestRock
Work on special projects as the finance lead on the team
Mentor to Logistics Analysts and Interns/early career development associates
What you need to succeed
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management is required
5+ years related experience in general or corporate finance, strategic finance, supply chain/logistics data analytics, and complex system configuration integration (ERP implementation and support)
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, passion for improvement, and desire to work in a team/collaborative environment
Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests
Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft (Excel & Access); Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) experience preferred; JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence
Experience providing integration and analytical support in an M&A environment
Experience dealing with ambiguous situations and the ability to prioritize and produce consistent results
Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with multiple levels in the organization – tailoring communications effectively for different groups and stakeholders (communication up to CEO/CFO level)
Provide guidance to a technically advanced team with a superior level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel (write and update complex formulas, build macros, and present numerical data in visual formats such as charts and pivot tables) and Access (ability to write and update existing queries, develop/import data from external sources, develop and generate other objects such as forms and reports)
Thorough understanding of business intelligence and knowledge management principles
Minimal to no travel required
Occasional weekend work required (financial reporting, system cutovers, testing, etc.)
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
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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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