At WestRock, our culture is built upon shared values and behaviors - they are fundamentals for winning together. Integrity - Respect - Accountability - Excellence are the standards of our behavior.

The Accounting and Finance organization is a mission and results driven team that operates with a strong sense of collaboration to support the business, while utilizing our technical expertise, as we manage processes to record, reconcile, and report all financial activity of the enterprise. We bring financial context into the picture when partnering with the lines of business, senior and executive management, and our board of directors.

The opportunity:

The Lead Financial Analyst is a highly visible mill-based position. It is a crucial member of the Covington Finance team, partnering directly with mill departments and finance leaders to provide analytical support and drive results. As a Lead Finance Analyst, you will work directly with Operations, the Covington Finance Team, and other Divisional/Corporate departments. The Lead Finance Analyst is responsible for assisting in day to day tasks, including the financial close and forecasting/budgeting process. They will be a part of the strategy execution - building a winning culture and strong financial performance.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Provide analytical support to operational areas of the business. Partner with the area team to identify, track and improve key drivers affecting performance and results.

• Heavily involved in the mill month end close process (includes P&L review, journal entries).

• Work with belt leaders to track savings targets of Six Sigma projects.

• Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures to improve the quality of financial analysis and drive stronger ownership and accountability of results.

• Active involvement in the forecasting and budgeting process, strong emphasis on holding departmental managers accountable to results and driving profitability.

• Support the monthly closing process by providing a financial review and analysis of location level P&L and Balance sheet to be able to provide leadership with a clear understanding of operational events impacting the overall results.

• Review usage trends, income statement, and balance sheet balances to ensure accuracy before the final close, and work with Controllership team to provide a combined approach that ensures financial completeness and accuracy.

• Provide analytical support for both capital and financial accounting.

• Develop and maintain documentation of internal controls applicable to the assigned functional areas.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors as needed.

• Responsible to provide support with operational productivity tracking and metrics.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred)

• 3+ 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, SAP, JDE, a plus

• Strong understanding of key metrics

• 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.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.