Join our global paper manufacturing enterprise, where you will spearhead the financial operations at the plant level. Your primary responsibilities include managing the end-of-month financial closures to ensure they are precise and punctual. You'll be tasked with preparing and deciphering comprehensive financial statements, as well as conducting detailed variance analyses against budgets and forecasts. The role demands maintaining ledger integrity through diligent journal entries and reconciliations. You will oversee the assessment of inventory costs, standard costing procedures, and excess inventory evaluations. A collaborative effort is essential, working with production teams to analyze and improve manufacturing efficiency and variance. Your role will include leading budgeting and forecasting initiatives, enhancing decision-making through robust financial modeling. You will ensure adherence to internal controls and SOX compliance, while also supporting audit processes. A critical part of your responsibilities will involve assessing capital investments and supporting CAPEX strategy with insightful ROI analysis.