Finance Manager III - US

Job Title: Finance Manager III Location: Marion NC USA 28752 Job Hire Type: Temp to Hire Duration: 4 months (Potential to extend and convert) Description: This position supports the site General Manager and is accountable for helping deliver the facility's bottom-line results. The assignment is planned for 120 days, with the potential for long-term placement depending on business needs and candidate fit. Responsibilities: • Budget & Financial preparation and reporting o Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts with the Plant General Manager, targeting forecast accuracy of ±5%. o Utilize KPIs and plant initiatives to identify growth opportunities o Collaborate with commercial business leads to challenge and validate revenue expectations o Simplify budget and reporting processes o Communicate financial and non-financial indicators clearly o Identify key business drivers and articulate impact o Serve as a consultant to develop improvement action plans o Support, review, and track cost-takeout initiatives • Strategic Planning (CAPEX) o Partner with the General Manager on long-range capital planning o Seek to understand the strengths and weaknesses of competitors • Internal Controls o Oversee internal controls and remediation activities o Ensure decision-making aligns with authority levels o Ensure compliance with company policies o Safeguard site assets and ensure accurate financial reporting o Find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency o Optimize processes through IT improvements and best practices • Profitability Analysis o Provide customer profitability analysis and identify margin erosion o Facilitate discussions on improving margin through volume, pricing, or operations • Accounting o Perform month-end closing activities in the ERP system o Review job costing daily and resolve reporting issues o Validate WIP, finished goods, and raw materials balances o Review journal entries and P&L classifications o Support inventory counts and reconciliations o Other tasks as deemed necessary • Working Capital/ Cash flow monitoring o Facilitate the decision-making process to drive working capital improvements • Ad Hoc Analysis o Conduct benchmarking against similar plants o Prepare and deliver plant visit presentations This set of duties is not intended to be a catch-all for the other ad hoc requests of the plant and or the division's needs. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred • A minimum of 5 years of experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Tested and validated advanced skills in Excel • Experience with Hyperion SmartView & Qlik Cloud is a plus • Experience with large capital projects • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively • Strong organizational skills in a changing environment Competencies: • Safety - Exhibit competencies in safe working habits and complies with all safety policies and procedures • Ability to Execute - Set goals and deliver results • Champion of Change - Drive continuous improvement while managing expectations and results • Customer Focused - Understand customer needs • Decision Making/Judgment - Evaluate options effectively • Initiative - Be proactive • Problem Solving/Analysis - Identifies root causes • Influence & Persuasion - Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire associates to excel, use competition to encourage others, develops performance standards • Quality - Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Integrity - Act ethically and maintain confidentiality • Communication - Clear written and verbal communication

Created: 2026-03-04