Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis
Smurfit Westrock Saggart, Leinster, Ireland
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
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About the role
The analyst will perform monthly financial closing activities, cost and variance analysis, and support accounts payable processes. Additionally, they will assist with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and internal/external audit requirements.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with an accounting concentration. A minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.
Benefits
Full description
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Opportunity
The Dublin, GA mill is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the mill’s Finance Team. This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of both the mill and corporate internal customers. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a manufacturing/process environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently. This is a position that will sit on-site 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
- Support and review the accounts payable process.
- Complete assigned mill and corporate financial reporting needs.
- Support the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.
- Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
- Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
- Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.
What you need to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration.
- Familiar/comfortable in a manufacturing environment
- Experienced with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.
- A minimum of 2+ years of finance experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
- Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
General Information
Job ID
ATR68167
Posting Job Title
Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis
Locations
GA Dublin
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
06-Oct-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
