Director of Finance

Georgia-Pacific - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

10,001+ employees

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Finance at Georgia-Pacific will provide financial leadership and strategic direction for the Dixie® operations, which are part of the Consumer Products business. This role involves driving economic analysis, supporting manufacturing operations, and leading a team of financial analysts to enhance the long-term value and health of the manufacturing operations. The position is based in Atlanta, GA, and requires close collaboration with operational leaders to influence business strategy and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial leadership to improve the long-term value and overall health of the manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a business partner to operational leaders, providing challenge, analyses, and recommendations to influence business strategy and operational priorities.
• Conduct and frame economic analyses across all aspects of the manufacturing operations, such as capital projects, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize manufacturing opportunities to ensure alignment with the business and manufacturing vision to maximize value.
• Effectively communicate manufacturing performance and address gaps across different levels of the organization.
• Act as a change agent to support continuous transformation within the organization.
• Lead and develop a group of financial analysts across the Dixie manufacturing network to ensure strong economic and critical thinking to drive better business outcomes.
• Promote and reinforce the Principles-Based Management® culture by applying the company's values.

Requirements

• Progressive leadership experience in finance, management consulting, operations, or strategic roles, demonstrating strong economic and strategic thinking within a manufacturing or operations context.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to develop perspectives, evaluate complex problems, and support decision-making.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and build trusted relationships within a matrix delivery model.
• Focused on transformation and motivated by contribution, with a proactive approach to bridging gaps and solving problems.
• Demonstrated business acumen, acting with integrity and providing necessary challenges.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites to strengthen business partnerships.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree or MBA in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Leadership experience, including developing the capabilities of others.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance