Finance Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Business Performance
  • Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes for assigned facilities.
  • Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
  • Partner with plant and commercial leaders to evaluate opportunities for revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost optimization.
  • Monitor weekly and monthly performance metrics and communicate key insights to plant, area, and finance leadership.
  • Develop and maintain financial models that support business decisions and long-term strategic planning.
• Strategic Partnership & Operational Support
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership by providing financial guidance and decision support.
  • Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability through pricing, productivity, operational efficiency, and customer analysis.
  • Support workforce planning, productivity initiatives, and resource allocation decisions.
  • Facilitate discussions and action plans that drive sustainable performance improvements across the business.
• Capital & Growth Planning
  • Partner with site leadership to identify capital investment opportunities that support business growth and operational excellence.
  • Prepare financial analyses and return-on-investment models for capital projects.
  • Track investment performance and conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure expected business returns are achieved.
  • Support long-range planning activities that position facilities for future success, striving to understand the market and competitive landscape.
• Financial Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Oversee financial review processes, including inventory controls,