Financial Controller

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Full time
Location: Manchester
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Job offered by: DS Smith
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Category:
About the role

We have a fabulous new opportunity for a pro-active and result-driven individual to join as a Financial Controller for Packaging Services, a unique and growing division of DS Smith PLC, a renowned FTSE100-listed packaging and display manufacturing company.

Working closely with Group and Divisional Finance, the Financial Controller would be responsible for managing internal & external financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, and ensuring effective governance & control is maintained across the business. This role is crucial in providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's strategic growth and activities. Along with producing monthly reporting packs, this role will be focused on co-ordinating audits (both internal and customer), and liaising with stakeholders across the wider business to produce accurate, timely, value add MI.

This is a varied role within the business unit and will drive a consistent approach to reporting, management packs and forecasting, whilst support on efficiency projects, as part of the business growth agenda. This is a senior role within the team, which means that strong communication skills are critical, whilst being able to present information in a clear and accessible manner to a variety of audiences to be successful. You would also be managing a small team and support their growth and development within the business.

So, if you are an experienced finance professional, with experience in audits and looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Then we might be looking for you!

About you

ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified Demonstrable experience within a financial controller or similar finance role in an FMCG environment Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures A good mix of Management Reporting, team leadership and process improvement Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior level Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment Advanced Excel proficiency Location:

This is a full time, hybrid role with 2 days on site (one of which is Tuesday) at our offices in Manchester.

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 90 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. Our industry needs to transform, and we're building the team to drive change across Europe and North America.

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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