Operational Finance Analyst

2 weeks ago


Solihull, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time

Here at DS Smith, we are looking for an Operations Finance Analyst to drive productivity through an operational lens and provide timely and relevant reporting. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and providing insightful analysis oncosts and capital allocation, enabling the Northern European Operations & Management teams to make effective decisions. This is a remote role that will require ad hoc travel across Northern Europe & would suit someone looking to add value through analysis.

About the role:

- Undertake analysis of potential alternative solutions to strategic issues (e.g., asset utilisation programme, manufacturing footprint, digital development plans, product innovation).
- Oversee the analysis and consolidation or core KPI's, whilst providing analysis to support the UK operational team and Cluster Operations Business Partners to better understand the drivers of productivity
- Undertake analysis into operational (conversion) costs across the business and develop effective tracking mechanisms that focus on key areas of opportunity or risk.
- Provide guidance and appropriate data input when required in support of business case development, such as CAPEX requests
- Compiles the collection of data and creation of reports on behalf of the Region
- Work under the supervision of the Head of Operations Finance to drive accurate reporting on capex
- Support benefits tracking for key projects and functional priorities (e.g., Analytical support for The DS Smith Way, Material Optimisation, Technical Excellence)
- Work with the Operations Business Partner to develop good governance processes within smooth unit control reviews and internal audits.
- Support in the review and consolidation of the project forecast and O&Rs
- Undertake analysis of UK S&OP data in support of UK forecast validation.
- Prepare analysis of payables and stock trends and targets to support in the delivery of UK working capital targets.

About you:

- Minimum of 2 years' experience post qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
- Proven business partnering skills
- Previous experience in a finance analysis role
- Must be able to adapt quickly to change and be able to make decisions quickly in challenging situations.
- Innovative approach, bringing confidence to implement new ideas.

Package:

- A competitive salary
- Company bonus of 10%
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays



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