Financial Planning

2 weeks ago


Solihull West Midlands, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

Financial Planning & Control Manager page is loaded Financial Planning & Control Manager
Apply remote type Remote with Travel locations Solihull Birmingham London Manchester Milton Keynes time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-6842 About us
DS Smith provides innovative packaging and Point of Sale solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity, and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.
We have a fabulous opportunity for an individual to join the North Europe Packaging team as a Financial Planning & Controls Manager.
This is an 18-month Fixed Term Contract.
As our Financial Planning & Controls Manager, you will be a key member of the Regional Finance team, making a significant contribution to the co-ordination of the financial planning, governance, and management reporting processes across the North Europe Region, and to Divisional and Group teams. From a planning perspective, you will be manage the delivery and continuous improvement of DS Smith’s financial planning cycle, both long and short term, and support decision making by providing analysis on actual performance and potential future trends . You will work closely with senior members of our Regional, Group and Divisional Finance functions to ensure alignment within the matrix organisation.
We want you to deliver insightful analysis on business performance and you will be expected to develop a strong understanding of the internal factors and external variables that impact the Region’s performance. If you are an experienced financial professional, looking to branch out into a broader finance role or an existing FP&A Manager looking for a new challenge – then we might be looking for you. Come and join us to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World
Proven experience within a Financial Planning and/or Financial Control role, demonstrating a strong commercial outlook and the ability to gain credibility quickly
Excellent financial accounting knowledge (IFRS) with experience of managing complex accounting issues for a large (FTSE 250-100) company
A good appreciation of regulatory and tax requirements
Able to link financial data to business performance, identifying issues and underlying drivers
A problem solver, delivery focussed, proactive and commercial
Strong Microsoft Excel and system skills
Competitive salary
~25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
~ Discretionary bonus
~ Car allowance
~ Private Medical Cover
~ Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
~ Share scheme
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Shopping discounts

Location: This is a full-time hybrid role with travel to our sites as required
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a basic level criminal record check, via the Disclosure & Barring Service.
DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and paper making operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials.
Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our  Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions. Our bespoke box-to-box in 14 days model, design capabilities and innovation strategy sits at the heart of this response.
Headquartered in London and a member of the FTSE 100, DS Smith operates in 34 countries employing around 30,000 people and we are a Strategic Partner of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.



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