Sr. Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis

Locations

IL Chicago F&B

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

26-Sep-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Finance and Accounting 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 Chicago Cards, Consumer Division site, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the site’s Finance Team. This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of both the site 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.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Perform month end and year end financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis
• Support and review the accounts payable process
• Complete assigned site 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
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and decision-making, including partnership with the share service teams of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration
• Familiar/comfortable in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced with financial analysis and reconciliation processes
• A minimum of 3+ years of professional 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 Prism Win and JD Edwards a plus

What We Offer

• A culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with 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.

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.

The salary range for this position is $78,750.00 - $131,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.