We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager III to join our team in Northwest Arkansas. In this role, you will support the site General Manager and play a pivotal role in achieving the facility’s financial goals. This opportunity is a long-term contract position with the potential for extension or permanent placement based on performance and business needs. If you are passionate about driving financial success, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Develop and maintain annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts in collaboration with the Plant General Manager, ensuring high accuracy.• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and plant initiatives to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.• Partner with commercial business leaders to validate revenue expectations and challenge assumptions where necessary.• Oversee internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and safeguarding site assets.• Conduct profitability analyses to identify margin erosion and facilitate strategies to enhance operational and financial performance.• Lead month-end closing activities, including reviewing journal entries, job costing, and reconciling inventory balances.• Monitor and optimize working capital and cash flow to support business objectives.• Collaborate on long-range capital planning and conduct benchmarking against similar facilities to identify improvement opportunities.• Prepare and deliver detailed plant visit presentations and ad hoc financial reports as required.• Simplify financial reporting processes and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong preference for candidates with a background in manufacturing or the pulp and paper industry. • At least 5 years of experience in a related field, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including tested and validated expertise. • Experience working with financial tools such as Hyperion SmartView and QlikCloud is a plus. • Proven ability to manage internal controls and ensure compliance with organizational policies. • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. • Ability to conduct profitability analysis and deliver actionable insights to improve financial outcomes. • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting processes.

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Harrison, AR
onsite
Temporary
45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager III to join our team in Northwest Arkansas. In this role, you will support the site General Manager and play a pivotal role in achieving the facility’s financial goals. This opportunity is a long-term contract position with the potential for extension or permanent placement based on performance and business needs. If you are passionate about driving financial success, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities:• Develop and maintain annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts in collaboration with the Plant General Manager, ensuring high accuracy.• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and plant initiatives to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.• Partner with commercial business leaders to validate revenue expectations and challenge assumptions where necessary.• Oversee internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and safeguarding site assets.• Conduct profitability analyses to identify margin erosion and facilitate strategies to enhance operational and financial performance.• Lead month-end closing activities, including reviewing journal entries, job costing, and reconciling inventory balances.• Monitor and optimize working capital and cash flow to support business objectives.• Collaborate on long-range capital planning and conduct benchmarking against similar facilities to identify improvement opportunities.• Prepare and deliver detailed plant visit presentations and ad hoc financial reports as required.• Simplify financial reporting processes and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.
2026-02-05T18:33:39Z

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