[Remote] Financial Analyst (PTP Exception Management)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. International Paper is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. The Financial Analyst position is responsible for managing and resolving issues in PTP processes at box plants, collaborating with various teams to identify and implement process improvements.


Responsibilities

  • This Financial Analyst position is responsible for managing and resolving issues at the box plants driven by exceptions in system PTP processes, such as price/quantity discrepancies, timing issues, missing information, etc
  • Collaborate with team members at the plant, corporate and external parties to understand existing exceptions and propose corrective actions
  • Identify process improvement opportunities that reduce the number of exceptions and drive improvements with the plants and other impacting groups
  • Review/ analyze key performance measures to determine progress and improvement opportunities
  • Control report review and approval
  • Role will be responsible for the PTP exception management of 8-10 box plants

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, including ability to analyze information and manipulate data
  • Key Competencies: Drives Results, Action Oriented, Communicates Effectively, Customer Focus, Process Management, Policies / Procedures adaptation/implementation, Problem Solving, SAP Systems Knowledge
  • Comfortable working both independently and as a member of a team
  • Minimum 2 years successful plant accounting experience with accounting functions such as accounts payable preferred

Benefits

  • 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
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

Company Overview

  • International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.internationalpaper.com/.

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