Sr, Financial Planner & Analyst - Corporate

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a publicly held company that produces bleached paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters. In addition, the Company is a premier supplier of private brand tissue to major retailers, including grocery, drug, mass merchants and discount stores. Clearwater Paper's employees build shareholder value by developing strong relationships through quality and service. Working at Clearwater Paper provides an opportunity to enrich your career through challenging and meaningful work and ongoing training and development-all in a supportive environment. We know our success depends on your success.

What you will do:

Analysis

• Assist in the presentation and variance analysis of operating and financial performance on a monthly or quarterly schedule
• Analyze financial and operational data, derive insights, and support development of recommended actions
• Analyze and interpret company and industry trends and financial information, including sales metrics, cost metrics, rates of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments
• Provide capital project tracking, maintenance, and analysis along with being a resource for developing project savings, returns, and benefits
• Support the VP of Corporate FP&A and Strategy with financial modelling on the Company's long range financial model and corporate development opportunities
• Work closely with the accounting groups to ensure continuity in all aspects of financial reporting and analysis

Planning & Budgeting

• Prepare consolidated forecasts and budgets, and analyze trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures, and other related areas
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of the annual operating and capital budgets along with any long-term plans
• Assist in quantifying cash impacts from operational forecasts
• Assist in creation of the annual capital budget and monthly capital forecast
• Prepare monthly capital reporting to inform Leadership as to project status, performance vs budget, and timely project completion

Support

• Support quarterly earnings release process
• Support investor relations activities
• Support the development of capital projects
• Support the daily and monthly tracking of key business drivers along with associated financial impacts
• Support the updates to the Company's long range financial model
• Other special or occasional duties as required

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong understanding of critical financial business metrics; ability to develop and leverage drive data to quantitively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks
• Strong financial skills with an understanding of macro financial indicators
• Strong analytical thought process: ability to consolidate multiple data sources to develop data-based recommendations and form perspectives
• Able to think strategically and act tactically
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); able to present complex material in a compelling way to senior managers and non-technical staff
• Optimistically looks toward future for opportunities to innovate and improve

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other related discipline required; MBA preferred
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Finance or Corporate Banking fields.
• Ability to work independently to achieve short and long term goals and objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of management, to motivate others and sell ideas.
• Excellent presentation skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word. In Excel, must be proficient with pivot tables, charting, formulas, and be good at working with large data sets.
• Base knowledge of the three key financial statements.
• Office environment
• Some travel required up to 25%, depending on location
• Extended periods viewing computer monitor

Total Reward Details:
We're committed to providing an exceptional workplace experience, including a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience among other factors. Benefits are generally available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan. Paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

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Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.