Finance & Planning Analyst

Description At Weyerhaeuser, we are an industry leader, with a strong environmental and social governance foundation. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture wood products that make the world a better place. We’re committed to being a leader in climate change solutions and to our company values: safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion; driven to achieve excellence; and proud of what we do.

With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people like you who are passionate about making a difference. We are looking for a Finance and Planning Analyst to join our Lumber team.

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Finance and Planning Analyst to join and support our Lumber facility in Dodson, LA. In this role, you are a member of the facility’s senior leadership team and partner with operations leaders driving operational excellence using problem solving, financial and analytical skills. Our focus is to move beyond finance and planning, providing the right level of information and decision making to execute business strategy and ensure top quartile performance.

The preferred location for this position is our Dodson, LA facility. However, qualified candidates may also be considered for placement at our Atlanta, GA or Hot Springs, AR offices. Candidates based outside of Dodson should expect regular travel to the facility to maintain a strong connection with site leadership and  this role, your essential functions are to:

Be accountable for all financial aspects of the site Ensure accurate financial classification, recording of capital expenditures and project related costs

Oversee and actively support progress toward key project benefits and commitments

Oversee/perform internal controls and provide training and oversight to business partners

Perform all month end closing activities, in coordination with our central Accounting team Drive the Operational Excellence culture and provide financial support for the operations team Champion cost control and ensure Lumber business best practices are applied

Be present and available for questions, strategic discussions, and ad-hoc coaching sessions

Train and coach key leaders on mill financials

Understand complex concepts and know how to communicate a simple message

Actively participate/lead continuous improvement initiatives

Own the capital management process. Ensure accurate financials for justification of projects and meet all capital deadlines.

Develop Annual Plans and monthly forecasts

Support the annual 5-year Roadmap strategy process

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Five years of experience in financial or manufacturing operations.

Comfortable working with sales, operations, finance, and accounting teams

Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead and manage change

Working knowledge of cost accounting, financial systems, and internal controls

Flexible and capable of adapting to different ways of looking at and solving problems

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Account Principles Excellent PC skills. Specifically, strong Excel userSAP experience preferred

About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

What We Offer:

Compensation:
This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary…