Financial Analyst

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Containerboard Operations FP&A team! The onsite Analyst is a business partner, who will collaborate, learn, and advise, providing financial and analytical support to our Brewton, AL facility.

You will create value by providing actionable manufacturing analysis, cost analysis, forecasting and planning, as well as initiative tracking for operations leaders.

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

Location: The Financial Analyst will report to the Site Finance Leader in Brewton, AL .

This is a predominately in-office role.

Some hybrid flexibility may be possible after an onboarding period.

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.

The Brewton team is part of the 7-mill Containerboard and Cellulose network of FP&A resources.

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What You Will Do


* Develop financial plans and forecasts, including operational sensitivity analysis to support the Brewton site.


* Prepare comprehensive financial reporting, consolidation of reporting and analysis, results and trends, variance analysis, etc.

to support decision-making on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.


* Perform manufacturing KPI analysis, cost analysis, investment analysis, benchmark reporting, initiative tracking, etc.


* Collaborate with a diverse team to identify opportunities, develop, and prioritize strategies that drive value creation and advance the current state.


* Learn, seek knowledge, share knowledge and partner across the business, operations, and multiple capability groups.


* Advance the Principle-Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Values

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Solid understanding of key financial and accounting concepts, cost accounting principles and business performance measures


* Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting multiple priorities with a high attention to detail and accuracy


* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills including the ability to identify trends, interpret data, and make data-driven recommendations


* Contribution mindset: Team-oriented and life-long learner who collaborates effectively across a diverse set of set stakeholders


* Systems and Tools savvy: You can source and work with large volumes of data from multiple systems and use MS Excel and other tools to perform analysis and develop a point of view


* Confident Communicator: Verbal and written skills that enable effective communication of financial performance to non-financial stakeholders

What Will Put You ahead
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