Financial Analyst

Position Title: 

Financial Analyst

Pay Rate:

$65,100 – 86,800

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 38197

The Job You Will Perform:

This position will support the Procurement and Supply Chain organizations within the Global Cellulose Fibers Business and will be responsible for the following:

• Act as a business partner in analytics of the procurement, supply chain, and distribution groups
• Prepare, analyze and distribute monthly reports on major commodity cost movements and commodity forecasts
• Support preparation of executive level presentations and Monthly Business Review
• Support month end reporting, analysis and journal entries
• Complete Distribution Cost versus Price Analysis reporting
  • Freight/Accessorial/WH Adders
    • Ensure forward looking reporting – quarterly adjustment to price to ensure pass through costs are accurate
  • Commercial Reconciliation to analyze over and under charging the customer
• Provide financial support to the Energy, Raw Materials, and MRO buyers as needed in analyzing materials markets, vendors, and specific initiative impacts
• Maintain active participation in process reviews to increase efficiencies amongst all Procurement and Supply Chain teams
• Work with facilities on maintaining and properly using the distribution chart of accounts to ensure costs are reflected properly in the distribution area
  • Identify trends and opportunities accordingly
• Act as a primary liaison with Corporate Accounts Payable on vendor management issues, working capital initiatives, and joint projects
• Assist with ad-hoc data analytics and reporting as required

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• 3-5 years of Financial Analyst experience required 
• 2-3 years of analysis reporting experience, including:
  • Variance analysis, month-end reporting and general analytics
• Finance, Accounting, Logistics or related four-year degree required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suit, BW, Power BI
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills
• Time management and detail oriented

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:

Leadership training and 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

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. 

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