Financial Analyst

Position Title: 

Financial Analyst – NAPS Functions

Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $100,000 (PL 8-10)

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:

• Participation in and performance of internal controls for North American Packaging Solutions business profit centers including Tier I controls, audits, and balance sheet reviews
• Provide accounting, budgeting, forecasting, Delegation of Authority (DOA), & S&A support to IT, HR, HSE, & Mfg Services organizations
• Participate in the development & execution of Revenue Recognition, LIFO, & Burden O/H processes
• Facilitate communication and alignment between North America Packaging Solutions FP&A and RTA organizations
• Obtain a good understanding of the financial systems, processes, and procedures used across the organization.
• Provides financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
• Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
• Perform maintenance for capital project development and track spending.
• Complete various reporting requirements.
• Participate in periodic self-review audits of account reconciliations and journal vouchers.
• Handle customer service issues that require in-depth analysis and/or high degree of interpersonal and organizational sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable internal controls in each area of responsibility.
• Assist and support the businesses by providing routine and ad hoc analytical support as needed.
• Participates in general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, accounts payable, fixed assets, capital, payroll, reporting, and monthly/quarterly/yearly closing, research and investigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate workflow processes and apply Kaizen principles to ensure customer satisfaction. Review facility activities for standardization and enhancements.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics or Business Administration.  
• Experience in SAP and Excel strongly preferred.
• Willing to learn AO, Power BI and other data analytical tools.
• Proven experience in researching and defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excel in a team environment

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