Senior Controller Analyst

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Job Summary: Senior Controller Analyst responsible for developing financial plans and CAPEX projects, generating strategic information to support sustainable business management. Key Highlights: 1. Conduct high-complexity activities in financial planning 2. Support strategic decision-making and sustainable business management 3. Implement improvements and tools to optimize processes **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:** We are seeking a Senior Controller Analyst to join our team in Maranguape/CE, working on-site. This person will be responsible for conducting high-complexity activities related to the development of financial plans (budget and forecasts), ensuring the generation of strategic information that supports the definition of action plans and sustainable business management. They will also be responsible for validating CAPEX project submissions and analyzing the financial scope of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and economic feasibility. **Responsibilities and Duties** **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** * Develop and consolidate budget/forecast, considering operational expenses, investment forecasts, revenues, labor costs, and other assumptions. Work on establishing foundations, interfacing with departments, data entry, analysis and consolidation of information, validating them with supervision or the responsible specialist. * Propose improvements and tools to maximize efficiency, supporting internal customers in implementing action plans aimed at cost reduction and/or process improvement. * Ensure proper development and submission of CAPEX projects, guaranteeing compliance with guidelines and assessment of impacts on results. * Execute and monitor internal controls, ensuring adherence to company policies. Analyze potential risks to the security and reliability of financial and accounting information, mapping and proposing, together with the Controller, processes and procedures to mitigate risks. * Implement cost and expense control tools, methods, and processes—including budget, forecasts, internal controls, cost accounting, profitability analysis, and investment controls (OPEX and CAPEX). * Support internal and external audits by providing necessary information and evidence. * Monitor investment flows, aligning them with the unit’s strategic and budgetary needs, and guiding leaders toward decisions that maximize financial results. * Support initiatives to ensure the accuracy of inventory control at the business unit. * Comply with policies, standards, and procedures, thereby ensuring the unit’s regulatory compliance. * Perform other duties related to the role, as required by business needs. **Requirements and Qualifications** **WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). * Intermediate English proficiency. * Familiarity with metrics such as IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and Payback. * Proficiency in financial and budgetary planning techniques. * Knowledge of accounting principles, including revenue and expense recognition. * Understanding of internal control procedures and SOX requirements. * Preferred knowledge of ERP systems—SAP, PROTHEUS, ORACLE. **Additional Information** **Smurfit Westrock**, the global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging conversion operations and 59 paper mills. We offer an unparalleled portfolio of innovative packaging solutions—from corrugated and consumer packaging to Bag-in-Box and point-of-sale displays. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable and recyclable materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. As a trusted partner to companies worldwide, **Smurfit Westrock** is committed to delivering efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. We are committed to delivering meaningful value to our shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities where we operate. **OUR FACILITIES | BRAZIL** **Corporate Administration and Experience Center:** São Paulo - SP **Consumer Packaging:** São Paulo - SP **Forestry:** Forests in Southern Paraná and Northern Santa Catarina **Paper Mills:** Bento Gonçalves - RS, Pirapetinga - MG, Três Barras - SC **Corrugated Packaging Plants:** Araçatuba - SP, Blumenau - SC, Maranguape - CE, Pacajus - CE, Porto Feliz - SP, Saquarema - RJ, Uberaba - MG **APS:** Valinhos - SP