General InformationJob IDATR67423
Posting Job TitleMgr, FP&A - Business Finance & Accounting Leader
LocationsAR Harrison
Employment TypeFull Time
Date Posted21-Sep-2026
Relocation SupportYes
Description & RequirementsThe opportunity:We are seeking a Business Finance & Accounting leader that will report to the General Manager with dotted line responsibility to the Regional Sr. Finance Manager - Southeast Cartons. This individual will be responsible for the Harrison, AR manufacturing plant and will, through fact-based analysis, provide insights into recommendations, analysis and drive improvements in operations, sales and the overall profitability of the plant. The Business Finance & Accounting Leader will be a key business partner to the site General Manager, plant leadership, and accountable for the bottom-line results of the facility.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Budget & Financial preparation and reporting.
- Prepares annual budget and quarterly forecasts in conjunction with the plant General manager with a goal of forecast accuracy.
- Utilize KPI's and plant initiatives to project future plant growth opportunities, encourage going beyond just the traditional product cost.
- Collaboration with Commercial Business leads to challenge and validation of top line revenue expectations.
- The Business Finance and Accounting Leader should be able to effectively communicate the organization's values.
- Creates simplified budget and reporting processes.
- Balances financial and non-financial indicators
- Clearly reports and articulates key impactful items to the business results.
- Serves as a consultant to business partners to help develop action plans for improvement.
- Cost Take out support, review and tracking.
- Strategic Planning (CAPEX)
- Partner with the General Manger on future and long-range Capital needs to sustain and or grow the sites business opportunities.
- Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses.
- Internal Controls
- The Business Finance and Accounting Leader is accountable for overseeing all internal controls and failures of the site(s).
- They ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so.
- They ensure key processes follow documented company policies.
- They ensure adequate control over the company's local assets and financial reporting.
- They find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency.
- Responsible for optimizing processes through IT improvement and implementation.
- Drive process improvements through the utilization of best practices across the organization.
- Profitability Analysis
- Leverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion.
- Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes.
- Accounting
- Actively review and validate plant WIP, Finished Goods and raw materials values.
- Creation and/or review of site monthly Journal Entries
- Review P&L accounts for the necessary reclassification of costs.
- Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes.
- Other tasks as deemed necessary
- Working Capital/ Cash flow monitoring
- Serve as the facilitator to their business partners on decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or that prevent negative impacts.
- Plant Comps in performance to other "like" plants or businesses
- Profitability Improvement programs if the plant is on an improvement plan
- Compiling and Delivering Plant visit decks to Senior leadership during onsite or Teams meetings.
What you need to succeed:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView; experience with QlikView a plus
- Strong understanding of key metrics
- Large capital project financial management preferred.
- Detailed oriented team player who can consistently meet deadlines, adapt quickly, work well with all levels of the organization, and possess the ability to work independently as needed.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, and team building skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitasks in a continuously changing environment.
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.
