Financial Controller

The CFO HQ; Hilcote; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Company car/allowance

Pension

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the Markham Vale site Finance function, delivering robust financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with group standards. The role reports to the General Manager with dotted line to the UK CFO and involves driving performance and profitability through rigorous financial insight.

You will own the close process, budgeting, and forecasting, partnering with operational teams to influence cost control and capital decisions.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with senior finance experience.
• Proven track record in financial control, reporting and audit.
• Experience leading and developing teams and delivering budgets/forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Finance function and ensure robust financial control.
• Own monthly close, reporting and variance analysis.
• Maintain strong governance, controls and audit readiness.
• Provide financial insight to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Develop budgets and forecasts aligned with strategy.
• Partner with operations to influence cost and capital decisions.
• Coach and develop Finance team for high performance.

Skills

Financial control

Financial reporting

Audit

Team leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

SOX compliance

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW/CIPFA

Tools

SAP

Navision

BI tools

Job description

# Financial ControllerAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerOctober 27, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Markham Vale* Posted 12 hours agoWebsite**CV-Library**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 UsWe 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 RoleWe are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join our team at our Markham Vale site. As Financial Controller, you will lead the site Finance function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and full compliance with Group and statutory requirements. Reporting to the General Manager (with a dotted line to the UK CFO), you will play a key role as part of the Site Senior Management Team.This is a highly visible leadership role where you will provide financial insight, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.Financial Control, Reporting & ComplianceEnsure integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in line with statutory and Group requirementsOwn the monthly close process, delivering high-quality reporting and insightful variance analysisMaintain a robust control environment, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory complianceEnsure the integrity of financial systems and processes, leveraging data to support effective decision-makingManage working capital, cash flow and cost control across the sitePlanning & PerformanceDevelop robust budgets and forecasts that support both operational and strategic decision-makingProvide financial insight and analysis to improve profitability and drive business performanceTrack and evaluate capital expenditure and investment decisionsLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach and develop the Finance team to deliver high performance and continuous improvementSet clear objectives, manage performance, and build capability across the teamChampion a culture of accountability, collaboration and efficiencyBusiness Partnering & Stakeholder EngagementAct as a trusted finance partner across the plant, working closely with operational teamsCommunicate financial information clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholdersBe highly visible across the site, actively engaging with teams and contributing to key business decisionsSupport the Senior Leadership Team with insight on cost, profitability, and operational performanceGovernance & Continuous ImprovementEnsure strong compliance with Group policies, internal controls and audit standardsMake timely, well-informed decisions aligned to business objectives and Group frameworksLead and support initiatives to improve systems, reporting and financial processesDemonstrate behaviours aligned with senior leadership expectations and company valuesEssential:Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW/CIPFA or equivalent)Strong experience in financial control, reporting, and audit within a complex environmentProven track record of leading and developing teamsExperience delivering budgets, forecasts, and monthly close processesStrong analytical, communication, and organisational skillsDesirable:Manufacturing or multi-site experienceKnowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Navision) and BI toolsExperience with SOX or shared service environments### What We Offer* Competitive salary, bonus, company car or allowance & 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