FP&A Financial Analyst

Position Title: 

FP&A Financial Analyst

Pay Rate:

$95,000 - $110,000

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:

Takes ownership, responsibility and leads work efforts in the following areas:

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Monthly/Quarterly Reporting
  • Coordinate communication with key stakeholders (Business & Staff leads) for data requirements.
  • Develop monthly FP&A Reporting package for senior management
    • Consolidate and outline key financial metrics for enterprise and business
    • Review and report on Corporate variances – developing key understandings
  • Build and develop BOD Earnings update - development and validation of key business performance metrics (with quick turnaround) for monthly/quarterly reporting to senior management and board of directors. 
    • Consolidate and drive primary analytical reporting of business and enterprise performance using financial/driver based approach - Earnings variances, Commercial/Cost components EBIT/EBITDA reconciliations – for the primary purpose of reporting to board of directors.
  • Consolidation, analysis and analytical reporting of key business drivers and performance metrics (Outages, Downtime, Pricing, PPV)
    • Consolidate preliminary/final business results, analyzing financial variances and trends (periodic and quarterly budgeted, actuals, forecasts, and other targeted metrics) to report out to senior management.
  • Develops quarterly segment based earnings analysis for external reporting purposes, in conjunction with Investor Relations efforts to develop quarterly analyst call presentation

• Working Capital Reporting/Analysis
  • Communicates with Corporate Accounting and other key stakeholders
  • Delivers driver based analysis and prepares key summary reporting
  • Updates forecast/outlook for full year cash flows

• Coordinates FP&A efforts to maintain key financial and performance metrics for continuing operations, as well as past performance of discontinued operations, mergers and acquisitions
  • Researches past performance to align with current operating structures
  • Assists in maintaining data governance and integrity (internal/external communications)

Planning

• Operating Planning / Forecasting
  • Corporate Budget Consolidation – coordinates with Corporate Accounting and staff group leads to consolidate function based operating plan and forecast.
  • Corporate Analysis – develops reporting and delivers variance analysis - identifying drivers and trends
  • Corporate Allocations – develops/communicates metrics; consolidates and calculates business allocations
  • Supports Manager in development of Annual Staff/Corporate Reviews with Senior Lead Teams
• Responsible for ensuring data information systems (BPC/SAP) are updated, coordinating in junction with COE Reporting & Analysis and Info. Technology groups.
• Build and develop forecast reporting
  • Communicates/coordinates with Businesses and Corporate stakeholders to lead consolidation efforts for quarterly forecast.
  • Performs financial/driver based analysis to understand enterprise and business earnings variances to overall reporting
• Working Capital / Invested Capital
  • Coordinates communications with businesses, corporate accounting and key stakeholders
  • Coordinates data information systems (SAP/BPC)
  • Develops reporting and delivers driver based analysis

Financial Analysis

• Supports broader strategic plan and enterprise, developing ad hoc financial analysis to understand trends in key Business or Enterprise performance drivers - serves as thought partner in Enterprise strategic or financial analysis/projects
• Supports efforts to maintain good communication with Business MBAs and Analysts’ to ensure driver based analytics are aligned with Finance, Business, and Enterprise needs - Quarterly Business Reviews, external communications, ad hoc requests
• Supports efforts to align business targets (plan, forecasts, outlooks) with supporting analytics and driver based impacts – tracking key assumptions and performance metrics

Key Challenges:

• There are periods of time on a monthly/quarterly basis (BOD meeting dates and other project deadlines) where working late and unusual hours are required (including an occasional Saturday/Sunday).
• External Environment – competition, markets, new technology and information sources, new/changing accounting standards.
• Internal Environment – learning SAP and BPC systems, comfortable with the Performance and Consolidation reporting structures, dealing with Transformation, corporate changes (acquisitions & divestitures).
• Meeting tight deadlines – team represents the anchor position that must deliver meaningful and relevant reports/analysis/presentations on time.
• Problem solving (and critical thinking), developing clear and concise answers to complex issues, adapting to change (constantly).
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and complete multiple tasks.  Should demonstrate potential to develop good people/supervisory skills

Scope:

• Preparation of presentations/data made to senior management, the Board of Directors (or Audit & Finance Committee), earnings press releases and quarterly/annual SEC filings.
• Company-wide planning, forecasting, and external (analysts) reporting preparation and support
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key internal business partners (Investor Relations, Treasury, Corporate Accounting, Business & Staff Groups, etc.)

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BA/BS in Finance or Accounting required
• MBA is preferred
• SAP and BPC proficiency
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Strong written, presentation, and oral communication skills
• 5+ years of experience

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:

Sales and Leadership training, 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 the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com