Operations Finance Analyst

About the roleWe have a new opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual to join as an Operations Finance Analyst as part of the Finance team. This is a fabulous chance for someone with a finance background or for someone with strong analytical skills looking to kickstart a career in the world of operational financeThe successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our sites supporting on queries governance & cost control measures as well as partnering with the wider business teams on sharing best practices to streamline the analysis and decision-making processes. You will liaise with the Cashiers and Customer Services teams on a daily basis to mitigate business risk by managing order fulfilment and credit exposure. Working closing with the Operations Finance Manager you will ensure the day to day and month-end processes are actioned smoothly. This will link in with the continuous reviewing of our site operational performance and providing the data and insight needed to challenge current processes and improve overall efficienciesAs well as the day to day the successful candidate will be able to implement their own ideas to manage and improve the processes between our sites and Shared Service Centre. So having a curious mindset being able to challenge our current ways of working and having the confidence to back your ideas is actively encouraged here.If you are from a finance or analytical background with a desire to work in a fast-paced finance role and have great communication skills then we might be looking for youAbout youUndergraduate university qualification or equiv - ideally finance/accounting but not essentialPart qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified through experience desirableMotivation to complete a professional qualificationStrong IT & Excel skillsProactive and solution focusedAble to work independently but also comfortable building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders around the businessA positive and can-do attitudeStrong organisational skills with proven ability to handle multiple tasks at any given timeBenefitsCompetitive salaryDiscretionary bonus25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension scheme life assurance and income protectionSalary sacrifice electric car schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee DiscountsCycle to work schemeLocation: This is a hybrid role with 4 days at our Blunham or Kettering site and 1 day from home however flexibility will be required at busy times and there may be occasional travel to other sitesBenefitsWere committed to helping you build a rewarding return for your hard work and enthusiasm youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive salary & discretionary bonus25 days holiday bank holidaysPension scheme life assurance & income protectionCycle to work programEmployee Assistance Programme Digital GP & Health ChecksRetail and leisure discountsJoin us at DS Smith and help shape the future of sustainable packaging while shaping a successful future for yourself.About us Were DS Smith the 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 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 were building the team to drive change across Europe and North AmericaTo 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. Our people come from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply even those not meeting all criteria.#LI-CERequired Experience:IC Key Skills Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1