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At Mondi, we offer packaging and paper solutions designed to support a circular economy. We've grown from a single paper mill to a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, with our 24,000 employees working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries.

We combine strong industrial heritage with a continuous drive to innovate and create products that help our customers make more sustainable choices every day.

The SVP Finance Americasserves as a strategic finance leader for the Paper Bags business segment across the Americas region. This role supports and services both sales and manufacturing operations by strengthening finance capabilities across plants, driving financial performance, and enabling business growth through insightful analysis, operational excellence, and strong partnership with leadership teams.

The position acts as a trusted advisor to senior management while overseeing financial planning, controlling, capital investments, business transformation initiatives, and finance talent development across the region.

• Challenge operational performance and drive continuous improvements to enhance the competitive position of all plants.
• Act as a strategic business partner to executive leadership by providing actionable financial information and insightful analysis.
• Identify strategic trends, opportunities, risks, and critical success factors while quantifying financial impacts and recommending action plans.
• Evaluate and support capital expenditure projects, developing business cases to ensure effective capital allocation and return on investment.
• Support and challenge plant leadership and finance teams in executing strategy and advancing digital finance capabilities.
• Lead cost management and working capital optimization initiatives across the business.
• Ensure high-quality planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting through effective processes, systems, and controls.
• Lead mergers and acquisitions (M&A), post-merger integration (PMI), restructuring, and business transformation activities as required.
• Foster collaboration and strong relationships with plant leadership, Group Finance, and Business Unit stakeholders.
• Drive finance talent management, succession planning, coaching, and development initiatives for the Americas finance organization.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with Business Unit leadership and key management stakeholders on all critical financial matters.
• Direct and coordinate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Lead continuous improvement of plant financial, sales, and operational reporting.
• Monitor monthly operating results against budgets and forecasts and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Focus on customer and product profitability through coaching and support of plant controllers.
• Partner closely with business segment finance teams in Vienna and other global stakeholders to share best practices and drive alignment.
• Provide benchmarking analysis and financial insights that support informed operational decision‑making.
• Promote a culture of performance, accountability, continuous improvement, accuracy, and quality.
• Lead cost analysis and proactive cost reduction programs across the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; CPA or similar professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a finance or commercial leadership role within an international organization.
• Strong knowledge of controlling, accounting, corporate finance, and financial planning processes.
• Sound understanding of corporate legal, governance, and tax considerations.
• Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as SAP, BW, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, develop, and inspire teams across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders in a strategic and operational capacity.
• Experience leading cross‑functional and international teams while managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to contribute to long‑term business planning and value creation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Ability to foster a positive employee experience while effectively managing performance and accountability.
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as required.

At Mondi, you’ll be part of a global team shaping the future of sustainable packaging and paper.

We combine innovation, responsibility and collaboration to create solutions that make a positive impact on the world.

We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

Join us and grow your career in a company where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your contribution helps us create a better tomorrow.

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile for colleagues and customers, our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity.

We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in.

We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.