Financial Analyst

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Gypsum Operations Finance team supporting our Fletcher, Oklahoma manufacturing facility. This role provides a unique opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership, develop deep manufacturing operations knowledge, and influence business decisions through financial analysis and economic thinking. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and finance leaders to identify opportunities, solve business challenges, and support continuous improvement efforts across the facility. This position is ideal for an early-career finance professional who wants to move beyond traditional reporting and gain hands-on experience supporting a manufacturing operation. Location & Work Arrangement: This position is ideal for candidates within the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The Financial Analyst will work from their home office when not traveling to the Fletcher, OK facility approximately 1-2 days per week. The arrangement is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining regular, meaningful engagement with plant leadership and operations teams. There will also be occasional travel to other Georgia-Pacific facilities, team meetings, or training events as business needs require. This role may be a strong fit for professionals living in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Moore, Yukon, Mustang , or surrounding communities. Our Team: The Gypsum FP&A team spans several Gypsum manufacturing facilities. We partner closely with manufacturing leaders to drive economic thinking, improve performance, and create long-term value. We work collaboratively across operations, accounting, commercial, and corporate finance teams to support decision-making. Team members are encouraged to challenge the status quo, think strategically, and contribute ideas that create meaningful impact. Professional Development & Growth : At Georgia-Pacific, we believe development happens through ownership, challenge, and continuous learning. Unlike many early-career finance roles, this position provides direct exposure to manufacturing leadership, operational decision-making, and business strategy. The analyst will build technical finance skills while developing business acumen, leadership presence, and operational knowledge that can support long-term career growth. Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern ®, Angel Soft ®, Brawny ®, Dixie ®, enMotion ®, Sparkle ® and Vanity Fair ®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world's largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 80,000 jobs indirectly. What You Will Do Partner with plant leadership to understand operational and financial performance drivers. Analyze manufacturing costs, spending trends, and operational results. Support monthly forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, cost efficiency, and business performance. Develop financial analyses and business cases to support operational decisions. Monitor and communicate key performance indicators and business trends. Assist with capital project evaluations and investment analysis. Create presentations and insights for plant and finance leadership. Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across operations and finance. Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and plant economics. Uphold and promote the Principles-Based Management® culture by reinforcing the company’s Core Values and Principles Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) One or more years of experience in finance, accounting, operations analysis, or a related analytical role; including internships or co-op experience. Contribution Mindset: Knowledge seeker with s trong analytical and problem-solving skills, who adapts to evolving business and digital tools, and wants to create meaningful impacts and develop within a manufacturing environment. Systems and Tools Savvy: Able to source and work with data from multiple sources, using Microsoft Excel and other analytical, automation, or AI-enabled tools to develop insights and an informed point of view. Confident Communicator: Ability to translate financial and operational analysis into clear insights, implications, and recommendations for non-finance stakeholders . What Will Put You Ahead Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field. Internship or professional experience in manufacturing, operations, accounting, or finance. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SAP, or other reporting and analytics systems. Financial modeling and data analysis experience. Demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, organizations, athletics, or work experience. CPA, CMA, MBA, or plans to pursue professional development credentials. (This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship) At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy: All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are: As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits: Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned up