Senior Financial Analyst - Manufacturing

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Senior Financial Analysis Talent to join the Platform Analytics Team for the Cellulose division.

Our Team

The GP Financial Planning & Analysis team is made up of individuals that provide support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA. Our Platform Analytics team is responsible for supporting financial and manufacturing analysis functions for our 3 packaging facilities across California. The facilities are located in Modesto, San Leandro, and Madeira.

What You Will Do

As a valued business partner, you will collaborate, lead and advise; providing financial and analytical support for the facility, and will assist the business with the financial reporting and consolidation process. You will also create value by providing actionable manufacturing analysis, cost analysis and benchmark reporting, as well as project tracking for management. Being able to understand and manipulate data sources and communicate results, trends and variances to internal customers will be keys to success in this role. An advanced level of proficiency with data analytic and visualization tools (i.e. Excel, Power BI, Tableau) will put you ahead. The ideal candidate will also possess a high degree of flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness. Manufacturing experience is a plus!

• Primarily focus on direct costs, production and indirect costs at the mill level and effectively gather data sources and communicate results, trends and variances to internal customers
• Manufacturing & Commercial Analysis: KPI analysis, cost analysis, benchmark reporting, bet tracking, etc.
• Month end financial reporting, consolidation of reporting and analysis, variance analysis
• Ownership of planning and forecasting activities in support of multiple facilities
• Provide transparent economic evaluations and analytical support, based in economic reality, to decision owners on business proposals for capital investment, major expenses, strategic initiatives, ad hoc operations projects, etc.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to identify opportunities; develop and prioritize strategies that drive value creation and advance the current state
• Proactively build mutually beneficial relationships with others, to better understand and utilize the resources available to the business
• Advance the Principle-Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Values
• Ability to travel when needed (will range from 10% to 25% depending on geographic location and timing of need; may include overnight stays)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience in a financial analysis, accounting, cost accounting or operations finance role
• Experience applying accounting and financial concepts, economic principles, variance analysis, and marginal analysis
• Experience extracting data from systems and presenting data to customers and/or stakeholders
• Experience presenting financial concepts to customers and/or stakeholders
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business
• Experience using MS Excel for statistical modeling, forecasting, graphs, charts, pivots and macros
• Experience creating dashboards and KPI's using various analysis/data visualization tools
• Experience in the Manufacturing sector

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.

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $110,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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

As 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: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf