Sr. Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Sr. Financial Analyst serves as a lead financial partner for the Protective Products Business Unit, providing advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision support to improve business performance. This role independently owns key planning and reporting processes, including SG&A management for two businesses, forecasting, the annual operating plan, variance analysis, and executive-level performance reporting. The Sr. Financial Analyst translates complex financial and operational data into actionable insights, identifies risks and opportunities, challenges assumptions, and recommends actions to business and finance leadership. This individual also leads reporting, process improvement, and automation initiatives; partners cross-functionally with commercial and operational leaders; and provides guidance and review support to less-experienced analysts. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly analytical business partner who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and can influence decisions with sound financial judgment.

Responsibilities

Own and manage SG&A financial performance for two businesses, including monthly results, quarterly forecasts, the annual operating plan, variance analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities

Lead the preparation of management and performance reporting; inclusive of proactively identifying performance gaps, emerging trends, financial risks, and upside opportunities while partnering with leaders to develop and track corrective actions

Serve as a strategic finance partner to commercial, operational, and functional leaders by providing decision support, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations

Drive forecasting and annual planning processes for assigned areas, challenge assumptions, coordinate inputs, and ensure accuracy and alignment with business priorities

Lead reporting and process improvements through standardization, automation, enhanced controls, and better use of financial and business systems

Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including review of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for assigned areas, with a focus on accuracy and root-cause resolution

Prepare and present financial analyses, business cases, and recommendations to senior leadership in a concise and compelling manner

Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

3-5 years progressive financial experience, including demonstrated ownership of complex planning and reporting processes

Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills

Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence decisions with business and finance leaders

Experience in leading cross-functional financial initiatives and process improvements with measurable results

Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization, reporting and analytical tools

Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system required; experience with planning and business intelligence platforms preferred

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, exercise sound judgement, maintain attention to detail, and perform effectively under tight deadlines

Willingness to work extended hours and travel as business needs require

This person should be

Strategic and commercially minded: connects financial analysis to business priorities and profitable growth

Analytical and intellectually curious: challenges assumptions, identifies root causes, and tells the story behind the numbers

Influential: communicates a clear point of view, makes recommendations, and builds credibility with senior and cross-functional leaders

Accountable: independently owns deliverables, follows through on commitments, and raises risks early

Continuous improvement oriented: simplifies work, strengthens controls, and uses technology and automation to improve speed and quality

Collaborative: builds strong relationships across finance, commercial, operations, and functional teams

Adaptable and results-focused: prioritizes effectively, works with urgency, and pivots as business needs change

A developer of others: shares knowledge, provides constructive guidance, and helps strengthen the capabilities of less experienced team members

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $95,000 to $114,000, depending on experience and skills.

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