Financial Analyst

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Job description

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. They're the kind of people you want as your friends and neighbors as well as your partners and suppliers. By building strong relationships and creating value for our customers, our employees embody the innovative spirit that's inherent to Graham. We truly are people building a better tomorrow.

Overview

The Financial Analyst will report directly to the Operations Finance Manager and will have reporting responsibilities for manufacturing locations in the North America Region.

Please be prepared to wear a mask at all times in our facilities unless you can provide proof of vaccination. This aligns with our commitment to take care of our employees and their families

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the monthly closing process for their assigned area, analytical review of plant financial statements as well as forecasting and budgeting at the plant level.
• Support the Operations Finance Group in the development, improvement and training of processes and methodologies, cost reduction opportunities and the development of operational targets.
• Report on key monthly operational metrics
• Publish monthly reports for both actual / forecast results to all key stakeholders
• Development and delivery of training materials for release to all Controller's;
• Involvement in special projects to support all Graham facilities (including International);
• Increased interactions with the Operations Finance Managers and Operations Finance Controller
• Taking on a leadership role within the Plant Accountant team
• Identify key performance metrics that impact conversion costs and work with operations on reduction opportunities
• Provide financial leadership for capital management, including working with the manufacturing organization to prepare financial analysis related to cost savings & maintenance projects ("AFEs")
• Assist plants with monthly forecasts and offer feedback on trends
• Assist Plant Managers when vacancies exist in Plant Controller roles
• External/Internal audit support
• Assist in the management of the physical inventory audit process
• Conduct plant audits for in scope key controls (SOX, Building Blocks
• Responsible for financial closing process for assigned areas
• Provide day to day financial and operational support
• Perform manufacturing variance analysis
• Assist in monthly forecasting process
• Assist in preparation of annual budget
• Assist management with financial analysis or special projects

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BS/BA Required in Finance or Accounting - CPA/MBA a solid plus
• 3+ years Accounting/Finance Experience, preferably in a manufacturing industry.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office tools, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
• Experience with SAP, Business Warehouse and Hyperion/HFM desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and data-manipulation skills
• Effective communication skills - both interpersonal and written
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time to assigned locations for internal audits, SOX procedures, year-end inventories and special assignments

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EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.