Sr Finance Manager - MidAtlantic Area

Senior Finance Manager – MidAtlantic Area – Corrugated Segment The opportunity The Sr. Finance Manager will, through fact‑based analysis, provide insights, recommendations, analysis and drive improvements in operations, sales, and overall profitability of the Area, Plants and Division. The role carries overall finance responsibility for five locations across three states, with over $500 million in revenue. The position is a business partner to the Area Operations Leader and Area Sales Leader, General Managers, and accountable for the bottom‑line results in conjunction with Plants, Area and Region management. The Sr. Finance Manager will act as lead for the financial Area team including developing talent, mentoring, and coaching Lead Financial Analysts, with diverse skill sets. This position reports to the Corrugated Packaging Area Vice President and Finance Director for the North Atlantic Region. Travel to various plants is expected (approximately 25%). How you will impact Smurfit Westrock General Business Support Analysis Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, support variances from budgets and forecasts from a business perspective, and work with management on identified problems. Provide productivity analysis to support Path to 20%. Support weekly and monthly forecast updates from a business perspective, guiding management on changes in volume and operating earnings. Analyze trends in manufacturing, sales and related areas to better understand and manage the business. Provide a fact‑based understanding of the bottom‑line benefit for all Area decisions and opportunities. Prepare ad hoc financial and business‑related analysis and research as necessary. Sales Support Work closely with Area and Region sales management to implement a monthly customer sales trend and attrition tracking report. Create root‑cause assessments for customer attrition and develop action plans to reduce attrition rate. Utilize the PAT process to support corporate account and local account bids/analysis. Use the information to assist local management in improving operational and financial performance. Take an active role and ensure the successful transition of all won national and local bids/new business. Monitor the profitability of all customers, especially those with a negative contribution margin, and develop action plans with management to address profitability. Facilitate the price increase tracking process for price increase planning within the Area to maximize efforts and enforce contractual terms. Provide accurate and timely information to management on targeted/forecasted increases planned and actual implementation across the Area. Obtain a working knowledge of all available sales analytical tools. Educate and train local Area personnel in the use of available tools to drive bottom‑line results. Operations and Manufacturing Support Provide analytical support for key manufacturing metrics including Performance Excellence, net waste, returns & allowances, machine performance, labor efficiency, capacity, headcount and safety. Identify gaps and under‑performance trends and engage the Area management team to develop solutions for operational and financial improvement. Identify fiber reduction and/or light‑weighting opportunities, work with Area management to take action and track associated savings. Work closely with the Warehouse Optimization team to identify warehouses for elimination, develop transition plans and expedite savings from warehouse shutdown. Work with Green Belt leaders to establish savings targets during the define phase of Six Sigma projects. Collaborate with the Regional Manufacturing Manager and Six Sigma teams on kaizens and operational audits. Strategy and Capital Support Lead the economic analysis of box plant footprint optimization cases and assist shutdown teams to achieve transition timelines. Lead annual budget planning and implementation, along with quarterly forecast updates. Assist management to implement the Run‑To‑Design initiative to improve operating speed on corrugators and converting equipment to design specifications. Be responsible for all Area capital project economic analysis, maintaining model consistency and driving urgency in the capital development and approval process. Work closely with management to develop and implement additional strategic profit improvement initiatives. Accounting, Process and Regulatory Support Ensure accounting processes and controls are implemented and followed. Act as a contact for corporate and hub accounting. Comply with Sarbanes‑Oxley and company policy and procedure. Handle balance sheet, accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax and related inquiries. Assist in inventory reconciliation. Fixed assets audits. Internal and external audit support. Assist in resolving remittance discrepancies. Coordinate with other departments and outside vendors to resolve A/P issues. Supervisory Lead the financial Area team, develop talent, mentor, and coach Lead Financial Analysts. Direct, train, coach, and mentor employees while demonstrating the company’s core behaviors. Ensure performance evaluations and employee development plans are completed effectively and on time. Other Support / Responsibilities Establish working relationships and consistent communication with the Area/Plant General Manager and Regional Business Analyst. Build relationships with internal and external customers. Become knowledgeable in various financial and operating systems to provide support and direction as required. Implement and administer procedures and best practices related to business support analytics. What you need to succeed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA strongly preferred. Minimum six years of experience and a track record of success in finance or accounting. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong problem‑solving skills and passion for improvement. Enjoy working in a team/collaborative environment. Advanced skills in Excel and Hyperion SmartView. Experience with JDE/SAP, QlikView and Alteryx is a plus. Ability to work independently, balancing routine responsibilities with ad hoc requests. Manage and develop a team of two employees and lead indirectly other finance leads across regions. Previous experience in manufacturing industry (corrugated/packaging) preferred but not required. What we offer Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. Attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential. 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