Manager of Analysis

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an experienced Manager of Analysis to join our Dixie Operations Finance team, supporting our cups manufacturing in Lexington, KY. This critical role serves as the financial leader for the Lexington manufacturing site-acting as the site's CFO by providing strategic financial leadership, surfacing opportunities and risks early, and influencing decisions that improve performance. You will partner closely with operations and finance leaders to challenge assumptions, close gaps, create value, and transform operations through actionable insights and strategic planning.

Location

Location: This role requires on-site financial support for the manufacturing plant in Lexington, KY. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office days with the flexibility to work from home part-time. The Manager of Analysis reports to the Director of Operations Finance, located in Atlanta.

Our Team: The Operations Finance team spans all GP operations and corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. We are dedicated to supporting manufacturing teams embracing strong economic and critical thinking, leveraging point-of-views, and considering alternatives and ranges of outcomes when making investment decisions. Our collaborative approach involves partnership with Plant Accounting, Commercial Finance, and other Centers of Excellence.

How We Work: We operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, providing strategic direction and coaching across the finance and operations team. Success in this role requires building trusted relationships with operations leaders, proactively identifying opportunities and risks, constructively challenging assumptions, and confidently voicing concerns and insights in group settings to drive better decisions, value creation, and innovation.

The Dixie Business: The Dixie business is part of Georgia‑Pacific's Consumer Products business. Dixie delivers value across both retail and B2B channels with quality disposable tableware products that provide convenience in today's busy world. With an extensive line of disposable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery, Dixie has solutions to help consumers stay on top of everyday life.

• Partner closely with operations and finance leaders to develop insights into cost and performance drivers, align on manufacturing priorities, and influence decisions across the Lexington site.
• Build trusted relationships with site leadership and proactively identify opportunities, risks, and performance gaps, creating and executing work plans to drive improvement.
• Develop strategic plans that enhance production and spending efficiency metrics.
• Lead operations bet tracking and performance analysis to surface improvement opportunities and elevate emerging issues early.
• Lead financial planning, management reporting, and analytics for this manufacturing site.
• Advance economic thinking around capital and expense investments with the manufacturing team, challenging assumptions and ensuring decisions reflect the best economic outcomes.
• Contribute to monthly forecasting, providing clear points of view on financial performance, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Create leadership and ad‑hoc business presentations to support strategic initiatives and communicate insights with clarity and conviction.
• Speak up in team and leadership forums to raise concerns, share insights, and constructively challenge the status quo to improve results.
• Uphold and promote the Principles‑Based Management culture by reinforcing the company's Core Values and Principles.

• Proven experience in financial analysis, accounting, operations finance, or related roles, with a strong grasp of financial concepts and economic principles.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with operations leaders and serve as a trusted business partner who influences decisions and drives accountability.
• Comfort challenging assumptions, elevating risks, and voicing concerns or insights in group settings with confidence and professionalism.
• Proficient in sourcing and analyzing large volumes of data, developing informed perspectives and solutions.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex financial concepts to diverse audiences and engaging stakeholders.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, guiding projects and mentoring team members.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or Strategy.
• Finance experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including financial modeling and data visualization.
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools, such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, and ERP systems like SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and drive transformation within…