Financial Analyst

Job Description

Position Title:

Financial Analyst

Pay Rate :

$78,100 - $95,500

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Two positions are available:

Position 1 - Primary focus will be our Lebanon, IN and Crawfordsville, IN facilities, with flexibility to provide some secondary support as needed to our facilities in Three Rivers, MI and Fort Wayne, IN

Position 2 - Primary focus will be our Three Rivers, MI and Fort Wayne, IN facilities, with flexibility to provide some secondary support as needed to our facilities in Lebanon, IN and Crawfordsville, IN

The Job You Will Perform:

Provide accounting and analytical services to support plant operations and contribute to analytical efforts at the IN/MI Strategic Business Unit level. This individual must support and exemplify the vision and organizational values of International Paper. The individual will work closely with the Complex Controller, plant management, and cross-functional teams - turning operational and financial data into insights that help the business make better decisions on costs, margins, capital investments, and performance. It's a role where you'll see how the numbers connect to what actually happens on the plant floor.

This is a great fit for someone who wants real exposure to manufacturing operations and aspires to grow beyond an analyst role within IP's finance organization. The role includes up to 25% travel, offering exposure to different facilities, teams, and operating environments across the region.

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, and based on changing business needs of the company.

1. Operational Collaboration & Support

Focus: Partnering with operations to drive efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with plant management, supply chain, and production teams to understand operational drivers and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Serve as a regional resource and assist with sister facilities as needed.

• Coaching safety in others and lead by example.

2. Financial Analysis & Reporting

Focus: Evaluating performance, supporting strategic decisions, and delivering insights.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze performance and recommend actions to maximize financial return.

• Work under the direction of the Controller to prepare and analyze operational results, trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plans, budgeting & forecasting, and special projects.

• Perform and coordinate regular and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.

• Provide financial insights to support production initiatives, inventory management, and capacity utilization.

• Utilize systems as a source of research and analysis.

• Investigate, review, and evaluate financial transactions and recommend appropriate treatment.

3. Compliance, Controls & Policy Adherence

Focus: Ensuring integrity, accuracy, and adherence to internal and external standards.

Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with financial policies and capital investment manuals.

• Assist the Controller in ensuring adherence to internal controls and company policies.

• Implement solutions to address control weaknesses.

• Support financial audits and compliance reviews.

• Participate in month-end close and prepare journal vouchers

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field preferred.

• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.

• Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.

• Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles and internal financial management.

• Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management.

• Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.

• Must be a self-starter

• Respond quickly and effectively to requests/concerns

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Job Identification 2002748

Job Category Finance

Job Schedule Full time