Innovation Commercial Finance Analyst

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Innovation Commercial Finance Analyst, London

Client: DS Smith

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e0d6433369af

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a permanent, full-time position.

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods, and industrials. We are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, delivering more circular solutions for our customers and society—replacing problem plastics, reducing carbon in supply chains, and offering innovative recycling solutions.

About the role

Innovation is a key driver of DS Smith's growth strategy. The concepts developed by the Group Innovation team typically involve product innovation (e.g., new pack designs), process innovation (e.g., modular manufacturing), route-to-market innovations (e.g., digital platforms), and business model innovations (e.g., 'As a service').

As an Innovation Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for reporting and analysis on Strategic Innovation and coordinating the Budget process. You will also support Commercial Finance activities within the Toll Gate Process and Central Squads, providing analysis and insights into Innovation performance.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Monthly reporting of Innovation revenue and supporting the implementation of new innovation reporting processes.
2. Providing insights and analysis on the progress of Commercialisation of Strategic Products across regions.
3. Analyzing and providing insights on product performance.
4. Gathering information on Regional Excellence Products to assess their potential to become Scalable Innovation Products.
5. Supporting the development of the Commercial Finance Innovation Forum and sharing key activities regionally and centrally.
6. Attending Central Squad Product meetings and supporting Commercial Finance activities within the Toll Gate Process.

About You

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, with an Accountancy qualification.
• Excellent data analysis skills, especially with Excel; Power BI skills are advantageous.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Six Sigma or project management training is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

Location: London (Paddington) – hybrid work model.