Financial Analyst - Operations

Overview Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst - Operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest , IL supporting the Tableware Division. Responsibilities As a Financial Analyst – Operations, you will play a key role in driving financial accuracy, transparency, and insight across product costing, manufacturing cost, inventory management, and project tracking. You will collaborate closely with teams in Operations, R&D, and FP&A to ensure costs are accurately captured in the financial ledgers. You will also be accountable to identify the financial impact and clearly communicate the month end results. This role is also integral to testing and data cleansing as we convert the R&D site into RCP integrated systems.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen! Financial Analysis & Reporting

Analyze P&L and balance sheet activities as well as production controls and KPI’s. Prepare and interpret account reconciliations. Conduct ad hoc financial analysis

Financial Close & Controls

Support month-end and year-end close activities related to project related work. Maintain robust data integrity, process controls, and documentation for all P&L and inventory processes

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, FP&A, and IT to understand key components on systems integration.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement reporting, analysis, and workflow automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

You Will Love It Here If…

You listen, learn, and evolve You thrive in a fast-paced environment You put safety first, always You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications Education/Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. 0-2 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably supporting manufacturing operations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong understanding of:

Accounting: Ability to interpret balance sheet and P&L statements, account reconciliations, bank statements Project Management: Experience in tracking project cost and variance analysis

Inventory accounting and manufacturing close processes Intermediate Excel proficiency, including complex formulas and pivot tables Proven ability to drive process improvements by:

Streamlining financial and operational reporting Enhancing inventory accuracy and close efficiency Automating manual tasks and reinforcing internal controls

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar), with a strong preference for SAP-based environments Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Competencies

Financial Acumen – Applies financial knowledge to evaluate business performance and support sound operational and strategic decisions. Decision Quality – Uses data, analysis, and sound judgment to make timely, well-informed decisions. Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared business objectives. Drives Results – Consistently delivers high-quality outcomes while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Communicates Effectively – Presents financial and technical information clearly and appropriately for varied audiences. Manages Complexity – Effectively interprets complex financial and operational information to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions.

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