Financial Analyst I

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Position Title:

Financial Analyst 

Pay Rate:

PL10

$75,800-$101,700

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

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s short–term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

1201 W Lathrop Ave

Savannah, GA 31415

Summary:

The selected candidate will be assigned to the Finance Staff Group at the Savannah Mill. Job responsibilities will include interacting with mill operations personnel on a day-to-day basis, as well as performing some more routine financial assignments. These assignments can include measuring progress against meeting various objectives, analyzing business results, developing an annual budget and preparing short-term forecasts.

The Job You Will Perform:

Including, but not limited to:

· Actively participate as a member of a business unit

· Review/analyze key performance measures and variances

· Develop the annual budget and assure that product cost information is accurate.

· Monthly reporting and communication of financial performance against objectives.

The Skills You Will Bring:

· Education – bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or business administration

· Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively with others

· Comfortable using spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel) and other databases

· Action Oriented – enjoy working hard; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes opportunities

· Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectation and requirements of internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind

· Informing – provides the information people need to know to perform their jobs; provides direct feedback and information to individuals so they can make accurate decisions

· Learning on the Fly – learns quickly when facing new problems; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement.

· Problem Solving – solves difficult problems with effective solutions, asks good questions and probes for answers, can see underlying or hidden problems, is excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at first answers

· Planning – accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; measures performance against goals; evaluates results

· Presentation Skills – effective in a variety of presentation settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, with peers, subordinate and bosses; is effective both inside and outside the organization

Preferred Competencies:

Technical/Functional, Business, industry exposure, Manufacturing process knowledge, Familiarity with company policies and procedures and various financial systems, Financial analyses: cost/variance, profitability, key performance measures, operating data, new product development, Forecasting and budget development, Month and year-end close process

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

· Promotional opportunities

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 125 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 global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 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.
Savannah  GA  31415