Manager of Financial Analysis

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Manager of Analysis to join our Mill Operations Finance team supporting our Port Hudson, LA manufacturing facility.

As a Manager, you will create value for the organization by providing actionable manufacturing and financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering with our operations to create value and close gaps.

We are recruiting contribution motivated candidates with strong critical and entrepreneurial thinking skills who demonstrate initiative, natural curiosity, effective communication skills, and are driven to transform.

In this role, you will be able to use your expertise to drive operational improvements and support strategic decision making.

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Location : In this role, you will be the onsite financial support for the Port Hudson, Louisiana mill. You will report directly to the Mill Operations Finance Leader within the Operations Finance organization and will be part of a larger finance team encompassing multiple locations.

The individual in this role should be located in relative proximity to the mill in LA. We have a hybrid schedule of in-office days and the opportunity to work from home part-time.

Our Team : The Operations Finance team is made up of individuals across all of our GP operations and our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA.

What We Do : We focus on supporting our manufacturing teams with reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and identifying cost savings opportunities.

We serve as the primary financial business partners for our sites and our division. We are supported by our Mill Accounting partners as well as other Centers Of Excellence for Inventory, Internal Financial Controls, and Capital.

How We Work : Everyone is expected to be an owner and entrepreneur of the locations and businesses they support. Direction to priorities and coaching will be provided to build capability, but the individual will not be micromanaged.

How You Succeed : Build and develop trusted business partnering relationships. Bring a strong analytical mindset and challenge process.

Help coach our operations partners on economic decision making and project support and help drive value through identifying, measuring and tracking our bets.

Be the chief financial opinion for the site. Work with sister site to identify opportunities and work as a unit.

What You Will Do :

• Execute operations bet tracking and performance analysis
• Lead ad-Hoc analysis projects for manufacturing & our businesses
• Perform internal and industry benchmarking; Support site to create a short and long-term strategic plan
• Contribute to the monthly forecasting and annual planning processes- Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cost Reviews
• Capital investment analysis and prioritization of key initiatives
• Continuous financial performance assessment, outlook updates, and opportunity identification
• Create leadership and ad-hoc business presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, and propose solutions
• Advance our Principle-Based Management culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Core Values and Principles

Who You Are (Basic Requirements) :

• Career experience in a financial analysis, accounting, cost accounting, operations finance, or related role(s) that demonstrates understanding and application of financial concepts, economic principles, marginal analysis, variance analysis, IRR, ROI, and other valuation metrics
• Transformation focused : You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace and lead change, and seek to improve processes
• Systems and Tools savvy : You have experience sourcing large volumes of data from multiple systems, performing analysis and developing a point of view
• Confident Communicator : You have experience presenting complex financial concepts to various audiences and you engage effectively with your stakeholders in multiple formats
• Leadership : You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team; you have experience leading projects and mentoring / coaching less experienced team members.

You are comfortable being a key voice on the leadership team.

What Will Put You Ahead :

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting
• Finance / Operations Accounting experience in a Manufacturing organization
• Advanced MS Excel capability (i.e. financial modeling, forecasting, graphs, charts, pivots, macros)
• Experience with data analysis / visualization tools (i.e., Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, VBA, Hyperion, SQL, etc.)
• Experience working with SAP, or similar ERP systems

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy : All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.

We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are : Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.

In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits : Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities : Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information : here.

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