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Job Description
General Information Job
ID ATR63182
Posting Job Title Sr. Analyst FP&A Locations VA Covington Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 09-Jun-2026 Relocation Support Yes Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (
NYSE:
SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. The opportunity : The Senior Finance Analyst is a critical member of the Covington Mill finance team, partnering directly with mill leadership, operations, and finance leaders to provide advanced analytical support, challenge assumptions, and drive business results. This individual will play a lead role in translating complex operational and financial data into actionable insights, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the mill. This is an opportunity to join a global organization and gain broad exposure while making a meaningful impact on business performance. How you will impact
Smurfit WestRock :
Partner with operations and mill leadership to identify cost drivers, performance gaps, and process bottlenecks, translating operational data into financial insights that support strategic and executive decision-making. Lead the development of reliable cost and statistical performance reporting, enabling benchmarking, trend analysis, forecasting, and predictive modeling across mill operations. Design and enhance reporting tools, templates, dashboards, and workflows to drive transparency, improve decision speed, and support more proactive business management across Finance and Operations. Drive continuous improvement by developing and documenting processes, procedures, and controls that improve the quality of financial analysis and strengthen accountability for results. Own key aspects of the monthly close process by analyzing results, preparing journal entries and statistical postings, and providing clear explanations of variances and business drivers. Play a significant role in the budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes by developing analyses, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting recommendations to leadership. Develop, maintain, and strengthen documentation of internal controls and key financial processes applicable to assigned functional areas, ensuring compliance and consistency. What you need to succeed : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView experience a plus. Proficient user of Alteryx, Power BI, Qlik a plus. 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 organizational skills and ability to multitask 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. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. 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.
