Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
035459 Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A - Hybrid (Open)
Job Description:
Job Profile Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst will develop an understanding of the Greif business structure and analyze financials to support internal and external communication. Analyze s and forecast s financial, economic, and other data for story telling based on accurate and timely information. Requires advanced knowledge and skills to interpret financial information and make recommendations to senior management and conduct complex financial analysis.
Location: Delaware, OH
This position offers a hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in‑office. Collaboration is expected during in‑office days, with virtual tools available for remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
Understands complex financial analyses processes, systems, and procedures
Creates and analyzes financial reporting (actuals, forecasts, budgets) and is able to bridge various views to tell the financial story with key business drivers
Resolves issues and problems related as they arise with guidance from their leader as appropriate based on magnitude and impact
Develops financial models based on external modeling to support our investor relations team
When applicable, supports the business development team in analyzing divestiture, merger and acquisition proposals and conducts due diligence in support of project discussions and decision-making
Analyzes process design alternatives and identifies improvements to existing processes
Leads with influence - collaborates with broader FP&A team and key internal finance colleagues within investor relations, business finance, accounting, treasury, and tax to execute corporate finance deliverables in support of CFO
Owns the annual and quarterly timeline and manages associated deliverables (reporting calendar is built for the next 2 years)
Increases productivity by developing automated processes and intentional use of AI
Provide mentorship and coaching to junior analysts in the department
Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study
5-8 years of experience in internal financial reporting, FP&A, or planning type role
Familiar with Oracle EPM, Power BI, and AI tools such as Chat GPT, Claude, etc. preferred
Advanced in Excel and Microsoft Suite
Knowledge and Skills:
Must be a problem solver and be able to function in a high volume, fast-paced environment that serves many high-profile customers
Highly motivated and demonstrates independence in performance against objectives, with little to no oversight from management
Ability to think analytically and creatively while maintaining financial controls
Ability to simplify, articulate and model complex business questions/matters
Ability to communicate in an effective and clear manner with leaders to influence business decisions through fact-based analyses
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, competing priorities
Strong oral and written presentation skills
Conducts all work in a confidential, ethical, and professional manner
Proven ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment, further possessing the…