Financial Analyst - Commercial FP&A

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

While reporting directly to the Director Commercial FP&A, as the Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the annual planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and various types of financial analysis. Additional responsibilities include long-range strategic planning, special project assignments, and financial process improvements. 

• →Act as a key contributor to the annual budgeting and forecasting processes working cross functionally with the sales team, manufacturing team, and corporate finance
• →Conduct financial analyses and special project work for the division, including preparation of various pro formas, discounted cash flows, ROI’s as they related to major expansion/acquisitions/divestitures and business valuations
• →Support the division level activities related to the financial close process
• →Assist with / coordinate Internal Audit and SOX requirements in the division
• →Develop and implement approaches and templates to improve financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and analytics
• →Undertake statistical analysis and analytical/industry research
• →Assist in the review of capital projects checking the accuracy and reasonableness of financial projections and compliance with Corporate and Division capital policies
• →Assist with training of new manufacturing and sales personnel in Sonoco accounting and financial systems
• →Other duties as assigned

This position can be located in Hartsville, SC or Charlotte, NC.

• Four Year Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent
• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CMA
• Individual has strong knowledge of Sonoco's business and/or experience in other manufacturing settings
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Planning, and Onestream
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies