Operations Finance Analyst

DS Smith; Blunham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is searching for an Operations Finance Analyst in Blunham. This role involves supporting financial queries, ensuring smooth operational processes, and implementing improvements across Finance operations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a finance background, and have the ability to communicate effectively across teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing professional growth in a dynamic finance setting.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Motivation to complete a professional qualification.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for financial queries.
• Support governance and cost control measures.
• Collaborate with business teams to improve analysis and decision-making.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Finance or Accounting

Part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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Operations Finance Analyst

Apply remote type Remote locations Blunham Kettering time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-10998

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual to join as an Operations Finance Analyst as part of the Finance team. This is a fabulous chance for someone with a finance background or for someone with strong analytical skills looking to kickstart a career in the world of operational finance!

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our sites, supporting on queries, governance & cost control measures as well as partnering with the wider business teams on sharing best practices to streamline the analysis and decision-making processes. You will liaise with the Cashiers and Customer Services teams on a daily basis to mitigate business risk by managing order fulfilment and credit exposure. Working closing with the Operations Finance Manager, you will ensure the day to day and month-end processes are actioned smoothly. This will link in with the continuous reviewing of our site operational performance and providing the data and insight needed to challenge current processes and improve overall efficiencies

As well as the day to day – the successful candidate will be able to implement their own ideas to manage and improve the processes between our sites and Shared Service Centre. So, having a curious mindset, being able to challenge our current ways of working and having the confidence to back your ideas is actively encouraged here.

If you are from a finance or analytical background, with a desire to work in a fast-paced finance role and have great communication skills – then we might be looking for you!

About you

• Undergraduate university qualification or equiv - ideally finance/accounting but not essential

• Part qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified through experience – desirable

• Motivation to complete a professional qualification

• Strong IT & Excel skills

• Proactive and solution focused

• Able to work independently but also comfortable building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders around the business

• A positive and can-do attitude

• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Discretionary bonus

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection

• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

Location : This is a hybrid role, with 4 days at our Blunham or Kettering site and 1 day from home – however flexibility will be required at busy times and there may be occasional travel to other sites

Benefits

We’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career. In return for your hard work and enthusiasm, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary & discretionary bonus

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection

• Cycle to work program

• Employee Assistance Programme, Digital GP & Health Checks

• Retail and leisure discounts

Join us at DS Smith and help shape the future of sustainable packaging — while shaping a successful future for yourself.

About us

We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.

Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.

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