Financial Controller

Smurfit Westrock UKI; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a finance expert to enhance business methods and drive profitability. This role emphasizes strategic decision-making and financial excellence, requiring a proactive approach to cost management and project leadership. The company values sustainability and employee growth, offering competitive benefits and flexible working options. Join a team that prioritizes well-being and development while making a significant impact in the packaging industry. If you are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Ongoing training and development

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong background in business analysis and finance management.
• Experience with cost control and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting processes and ensure effective business controls.

Skills

Business Analysis

Cost Management

Financial Reporting

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)

Budgeting Software

Job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

Main Purpose of Job

To continuously improve business methods and provide excellent analysis that can be the basis for strategic decisions. Identify key actions both within the business and individual customers and prospects that will improve long term profitability.

Manage financial aspects of operation to a level of excellence and develop all the finance team to achieve their key result areas and develop to their potential.

Support the General Manager and Senior Management Team in commercial and strategic decision making.

Main Duties

• Undertake business analysis and advise the local management on business mix, cost structure and capital base. Initiate and manage projects to improve business control and profitability, prioritising such projects based on business impact.
• Evaluate new suppliers/products/services which enable improvements within the business or which increase the value of our offer to customers.
• Support Line Managers in reducing the costs within their control
• Manage costing systems and ensure that effective business controls are in place to ensure costs are controlled and profit maximised.
• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including presentations to the UK Board.
• Use benchmarking information to ensure improvement opportunities within administration and production are identified and acted upon.
• Manage the site relationship with the Shared Service Centre and act as local contact for input and judgements relating the company's financial results before they are released to senior management.
• Manage issues relating to auditors and legal advisers.
• Vet all major capital proposals before they are submitted for board approval.
• Direct the IT department to ensure that internal systems work accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure debt control is managed, and cash flow maximised.
• Health and Safety

• Support health and safety initiatives
• Ensure all HFM Health and Safety reporting is accurate
• IT compliance and control

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.