Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions, ranging from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box® packaging and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies across the world, Smurfit Westrock is dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. Learn more at [1] www.smurfitwestrock.com. Finance Analyst, Financial Leadership Program 2025 - Atlanta, GA Career Opportunity: The Financial Leadership Program (FLP) is designed to develop future Smurfit Westrock finance leaders. As a Finance Analyst, you will be a part of a full-time intensive program for two years, with four 6-month assignments of which one will be an offsite field location. Following successful completion of the program, you will be placed into a permanent department based on performance, career interest, and business needs. Departments include Corporate Finance, Business Unit Finance, Corporate Accounting and Treasury. Program benefits include a Program Sponsor, Program Mentor, senior leadership exposure, training, travel, and other events (team building, leadership and volunteer). What you need to succeed: * Bachelor\u2019s degree in finance/accounting/economics /business/math * Minimum of a 3.5 GPA is preferred * Strong capabilities with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and financial modeling capabilities * Ability to quickly adapt to a change in work environment, multi-task and prioritize multiple projects * Strong analytic/problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy, passion for improvement, and desire to work in a team/collaborative environment * Demonstrated leadership capabilities and potential along with interest in social/ team building events * Solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to make concise recommendations and ability to interact credibly and diplomatically with all levels within the company How you will impact Smurfit Westrock across the Finance organization: * Partner with finance team members to prepare quarterly Board slides and memo; present materials to leadership as appropriate Support the annual budgeting process, provide tracking and insight for projects to aid decisions in operations, maintenance and future spending * Work with the pricing and commercial finance teams to quantify and provide analysis on impact of pricing changes and price realization assumptions across the company * Perform financial modeling and return analysis for strategic projects * Analyze results at the mill, plant, customer, product and region levels and provide insight on variances to budgets and forecast * Perform month end closing and financial reporting activities, participate in physical inventories, review usage trends and participate in income statement and balance sheet reviews to ensure accuracy * Create discounted cash flow analyses for investment decisions in capital expenditures and other strategic investments * Optimize and rationalize reporting and enhance reporting databases to drive consistency in financial practices across the organization * Perform ad-hoc analyses and work with division/segment finance teams to design/produce value-added analysis and reporting for leadership and senior management * Create monthly and quarterly EBITDA bridges to quantify and explain business results; partner cross functionally to improve bridge methodology as needed * Lead projects and support key initiatives as assigned If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application. We want to hear from you! Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans. References Visible links 1. http://www.smurfitwestrock.com/ Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.