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. Analyzes and forecasts 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 soft-skills to develop rapport with colleagues outside of finance in an office setting and thrive in our highly collaborative culture
- Exhibits leadership competencies and professional maturity in dealing with peers and leaders
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At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $81,800.00 - $139,200.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between105,000.00 to115,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5-8 years of experience
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Knowledge of financial analysis methods, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of systems analysis and computer and database development principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greif, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Greif, Inc..
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.
Greif, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
