Commercial Financial Analyst

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Commercial Finance Analyst

Pay Rate:

$75,800 - $101,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

The Commercial Finance Analyst works as part of the Recycling Business Finance Team to provide business planning, reporting, analytical, and accounting support for the Commercial Channels & Recovered Fiber Procurement Business Managers and teams.  Key customers include the Commercial Controller, Recovered Fiber Business Manager, Commercial Channel Managers and Business Controller . Key deliverables include: Management of business month-end and quarter-end closing, financial analyses and reporting of business results, internal control reports and overall compliance support, annual budget, and long-term planning support, and other related finance and accounting activities for the overall business.

• Provide business analytical support to the Business Managers, Commercial Controller, and Business Leadership
• Month-End Closing, reporting, and analysis of month-end operating and financial results
• Monitor internal controls and applicable reporting and support efforts to ensure internal controls are in place for compliance with corporate and business policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support Foundational Accounting (BSR Reviews and Financial Modeling (Capital/Profitability)
• Drive efforts to monitor improvement initiatives and measure commercial performance via robust reporting & analytics
• Support Annual Operating Planning and Strategic Plan processes
• Acts as a business consultant to develop business processes, supported by standard work, to facilitate strategic business initiatives and ensure compliance

The Skills You Will Bring:

• B.S./B.A. Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of related work experience
• Computer software proficiency in: Intermediate Excel, SAP, Business ERP Systems, Data Analytics Platforms, Business Intelligence & Data Warehouses, PowerPoint
• Exposure to and willingness to learn and further skills related to AO, Power BI, and other data analytical tools skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GAAP, Internal Controls, and company financial policies
• Business experience involving general accounting activities, closing & reporting, analytics, and budgeting preferred
• Experience and understanding of strategic thinking, value creation, and optimization activities a plus

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197