Manager, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis

Manager, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis

Atlanta, GA

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We?re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world?s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry?s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we?d love to hear from you.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis supports key forecasting, reporting, planning and analytical activities across Corporate FP&A, including monthly financial results and forecasts, annual operating plan and long-range strategic plans. The role partners with Business Units and Corporate functions to consolidate and evaluate financial information, provide decision-useful insights, and support reporting to executive management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may include analytical support for integration projects and treasury-related activities, as well as continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the quality and efficiency financial reporting. The Manager will also develop subject matter expertise in TM1/Planning Analytics, the Company?s platform for managerial reporting and forecasting, and help maintain and enhance the associated forms, reports, and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Forecast and Bridge Ownership

Communicate forecast and actual requirements and timelines and ensure timely, complete, and internally consistent submissions from Business Units

Consolidate Business Unit and Corporate forecast inputs into the enterprise P&L outlook, maintain appropriate process controls and documentation, and support balance sheet and cash flow forecasting as assigned

Analyze monthly actual and forecast changes versus prior forecast, operating plan, prior year, and other relevant benchmarks to identify key business drivers, trends, risks, opportunities, and sensitivities

Evaluate the reasonableness of forecast assumptions and outcomes, constructively challenge submissions, and coordinate resolution of inconsistencies or unsupported changes

Coordinate and consolidate financial bridges for actuals and forecast, ensuring alignment with underlying P&L results and identifying classification issues, overlaps, gaps, or potential double counting

Improve forecast and bridge templates, definitions, controls, and analytical standards to promote consistency across the organization

Management and Executive Reporting

Develop and present concise, decision-useful analyses and materials that communicate financial results, outlook, and key management considerations

Support materials for the CFO, CEO, Board of Directors, Investor Relations, SEC External Reporting, and other internal or external reporting needs, as assigned

Perform ad hoc financial and operating analysis in response to emerging business questions and management priorities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (cont):

Broader Corporate FP&A Responsibilities

Contribute to the annual operating plan, long-range plan, strategic planning, scenario analysis, and enterprise financial modeling

Partner with Business Units and Corporate functions on special projects and cross-functional financial analysis, including capital investment analysis as assigned

Serve as a subject matter expert for TM1/Planning Analytics and maintain the associated managerial reporting and forecasting forms, reports, and business processes

Partner with Business Units, Corporate FP&A, IT, and other resources to evaluate, prioritize, test, and implement TM1 enhancements that improve usability, efficiency, consistency and analytical capabilities

Lead broader improvements to models, dashboards, templates, processes, documentation, and analytical standards

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

BS with major in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Five to seven years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or financial reporting, including coordination of forecasts, budgets, or other financial processes involving multiple Business Units or stakeholders

Strong understanding of financial statements

Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills with the ability to evaluate forecast reasonableness, risks, and opportunities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, enterprise planning, consolidation, reporting, or business intelligence tools preferred

Strong communication, prioritization, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to operate effectively in a changing environment

Preferred: Public-company, manufacturing, or packaging industry experience and an MBA, CPA, or CMA

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

Business Acumen

Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Influence Skills

Self-Starter

Negotiation Skills

Organization Skills

Results Oriented

Pay Range

$117,700.00 - $156,900.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process.? We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.? Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

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