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Mill Financial Analyst

This role will report to the Finance Accounting Manager. This role will support the Finance team including the Controller, Accounting Manager, and Senior Analyst and the broader facility in numerous areas.

Key customers in the facility team are Operations teams, Maintenance, Human Resources and Purchasing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and analytical support and play an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize the financial return for the facility.
• Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.
• Work with Finance team in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
• Prepare journal vouchers and participate in budget, forecast, and month-end close.
• Actively assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the facilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Provide backup coverage to other areas within the department.  Including participating in a six-week rotational weekend duty coverage for department.

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent, with thorough knowledge of and experience in finance and financial analysis. MBA is an advantage.
• 3+ years of Accounting and/or Finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility is highly desirable.
• Paper industry and/or related Finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.
• Demonstrated competence to work with minimum supervision and effectively with all levels in Company
• Excellent Excel and Pivot table skills
• Consistent track record for getting business results
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate through all levels of the organization
• Enthusiasm, curiosity and a strong desire to grow through the role

 Job Competencies (Skills/characteristics associated with and developed in the position)

• Development Minded (problem solver)
• Agile (able to deal with change)
• Courageous (able to communicate with top management)
• Business Savvy

• Strong analytical capabilities
• Operationally Excellent
• Planning and Organizing
• Systematic management
• Customer Focused
• Dealing effectively with time pressure
• Results Driven