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Senior Financial Analyst (BP)

Georgia Pacific

The Role

Overview

Senior Analyst driving finance, cost optimization for Gypsum manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • financial planning
  • cost optimization
  • forecasting
  • performance analysis
  • benchmarking
  • capital planning

Tasks

-Own the financial planning, management reporting, and analytics for manufacturing site -Develop cost optimization plans that enhance production and spending efficiency metrics -Uphold and promote the Principles-Based Management® culture by reinforcing the company’s Core Values and Principles -Develop in-depth manufacturing knowledge of the Gypsum Division as well as external competitors to promote benchmarking efforts and opportunities -Contribute to monthly forecasting, providing insights into financial performance, variances, and opportunities -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to challenge the status quo and propose innovative solutions -Collaborate with manufacturing and larger finance team to develop insights into cost drivers and align on manufacturing priorities -Support operations bet tracking and performance analysis to identify improvement opportunities -Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify performance drivers, creating and executing work plans to drive improvement -Create leadership and ad-hoc business presentations to support strategic initiatives -Advance economic thinking around capital and expense investments with manufacturing team

Requirements

  • excel
  • power bi
  • tableau
  • sap
  • finance degree
  • manufacturing finance

What You Bring

-Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including financial modeling and data visualization -Experienced in financial analysis, accounting, operations finance, or related roles, with a strong grasp of financial concepts and economic principles -Finance experience within a manufacturing setting -Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and solving operational challenges, driving continuous improvement -Gypsum Manufacturing Knowledge -Transformation-focused, with the ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic environment, embracing change and process improvement -Proficient in sourcing and analyzing large volumes of data, developing informed perspectives and solutions -Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation within manufacturing operations -Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Strategy -Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and engaging stakeholders -Experience with data analysis/visualization tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems like SAP

The Company

About Georgia Pacific

-Operates 150+ facilities globally, supplying lumber, OSB, gypsum products and consumer brands like Brawny and Dixie. -Known for innovations like ForceField weather barriers and DensGlass moisture‑resistant gypsum panels. -Projects range from commercial drywall systems to consumer hygiene solutions and industrial-grade packaging.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Packaging

Security Clearance

-employment offers may be conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. -the company uses e‑verify for employment eligibility verification.