Financial Analyst - Operations FP&A

Sonoco is a global packaging solutions company with diversified operations worldwide. The Financial Analyst, Operations FP&A supports manufacturing performance, working capital management, cash flow visibility, and strategic business decisions through financial and operational analyses. The role also supports plant reviews, CAPEX, procurement, transformation initiatives, financial process improvements, and special projects.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and review LOH and cost analyses to support plant performance, cost visibility, margin improvement, and operational decision-making
• Support plant reviews by analyzing operating results, key financial drivers, manufacturing performance trends, risks, opportunities, and follow-up actions
• Conduct financial analyses and special project work for the divisions, including preparation of pro formas, discounted cash flows, OCF analyses, ROI evaluations, and business cases related to major expansions, acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, and business valuations
• Support the manufacturing CAPEX process, including review of project assumptions, financial projections, approval documentation, capital policy compliance, and post-completion performance tracking
• Lead or support DSI, DPO, and broader working capital reviews to identify performance trends, improvement opportunities, and actions to optimize cash conversion
• Perform procurement analyses to evaluate material costs, supplier impacts, savings opportunities, inflation trends, and financial implications of sourcing decisions
• Support structural transformation initiatives by preparing financial models, validating cost savings, tracking benefits, and assessing impacts to operating performance and cash flow
• Develop and implement approaches and templates to improve financial reporting, forecasting, planning, analytics, and management review processes
• Undertake statistical analysis and analytical/industry research to support business planning, benchmarking, and strategic decision-making
• Assist with training of new manufacturing and sales personnel in Sonoco accounting and financial systems
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Four Year Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or equivalent
• Individual has strong knowledge of Sonoco's business and/or experience in other manufacturing settings
• Experience with Oracle/OPM, Onestream, QAD, and EFI Radius
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
• Strong analytical and critical skills that drive a continuous improvement mindset
• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CMA
• Treasury/Cash Management background a plus but not required
• Manufacturing Operations background a plus but not required

Benefits:

• Annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary for the Analyst III - Financial level.
• Annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary for the Senior Financial Analyst level.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options (for employees located in the U.S.; specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location within the U.S. or globally, or if you are a union employee).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (for employees located in the U.S.; specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location within the U.S. or globally, or if you are a union employee).
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services (for employees located in the U.S.; specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location within the U.S. or globally, or if you are a union employee).
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family (for employees located in the U.S.; specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location within the U.S. or globally, or if you are a union employee).
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance (for employees located in the U.S.; specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location within the U.S. or globally, or if you are a union employee).
• Tuition reimbursement (for employees located in the U.S.; specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location within the U.S. or globally, or if you are a union employee).
• Hybrid work arrangement.