Commercial Finance Manager

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Full time
Location: Kettering
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Job offered by: DS Smith
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Category:
Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager Apply remote type Hybrid Working locations Kettering Birmingham Milton Keynes Leeds Hinckley time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 6, 2025 (25 days left to apply) job requisition id R-9077

About the role

We have a fabulous opportunity for a pro-active and result-driven individual to join as a

Commercial Finance Manager

for the UK Commercial Finance Team within our Industrial sector.

Working closely with the internal Sales teams and Site teams, you will be supporting the Head of Sales and General Managers to build their commercial strategy by driving profitability, enhancing the decision-making process, and supporting strategic growth. Along with month end analysis, the Commercial Finance Manager will be focused on providing insights and actionable analysis to create value through volume, revenue and margin.

This role will lead pricing within the business unit and drive a consistent commercial approach to create value. This is a key role to business partner the business unit on pricing, performance and value which means that strong communication skills are critical and must be able to present information in a clear and accessible manner to non-financial team members to be successful.

So, if you are a commercially minded finance professional, with excellent attention to detail and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Then we might be looking for you!

About you

ACCA or CIMA qualified

Demonstrable experience within a commercial finance role within FMCG or a similar fast-paced industry

Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence business decisions and deliver financial improvements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and hold stakeholders accountable

Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach

Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment

Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on delivering actionable insights

Advanced Excel proficiency

Location:

This is a full time, hybrid role with 2 or 3 days on site (either Kettering or Blunham) and the rest of the week at home.

About us

We’re DS Smith, the FTSE100 company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, proudly employing over 30,000 people, and supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need.

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

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