Graphic Packaging International, LLC Looking for Finance Analyst at Atlanta, GA  Full Time

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

This position supports the manager and business management by providing operations analysis, and cost accounting; by directly participating in the business planning process; and by developing, implementing and interpreting corporate financial policy.

A principal activity of the position is to support the manager and operations by ensuring effective business and financial planning and by ensuring that management accounting and control systems are both effective and efficient. The incumbent participates in the analysis and reporting of actual, plan and forecast operating results, works closely with the mill controllers to ensure standard reporting and operating practices.

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Prepare and/or review the financial analyses of proposed projects to permit sound business decisions and to evaluate the results of completed appropriations.
2. Work closely with the mill controllers to consolidate and understand the monthly results.
3. Ensure application of established financial controls within area of responsibility by effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies/processes and instructions.
4. Provides information that assists with the preparation of presentations to the Board of Directors and the investment community.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance by adopting a customer-based philosophy in the level of service provided.
6. Perform other related duties as required.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• The incumbent should have a broad appreciation and understanding of economics, finance, business management and the interrelationships among these disciplines, as well as a thorough knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting operations.

• The incumbent should have 0-4 years work experience which includes exposure to manufacturing operations and business analysis and will have demonstrated strengths in analysis, planning and forecasting and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• Accounting or Finance degree with 0-4+ yrs experience

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions. Takes initiative and is self-directed.
• High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
• Can work independently without a great need of supervision.
• Can manage multiple projects at one time.
• Good communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. SAP knowledge a plus.
• Occasional travel.

Salary Min: $63,525.00

Salary Mid: $84,630.00

Salary Max: $105,840.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.