Plant Finance Controller – Strategy, Controls & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Company car or allowance & benefits

Annual leave & pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development

24/7 confidential support

Flexible working options

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Financial Controller for our Markham Vale site in the United Kingdom. You will lead the site Finance function, ensuring robust control, accurate reporting, and compliance with Group and statutory requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the UK CFO, you will influence profitability and operational efficiency. You will manage working capital, budgets, forecasts and the monthly close, while developing the Finance team and partnering with

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong regulatory and audit exposure.
• Proven track record leading finance teams in complex environments.
• Experience delivering budgets, forecasts and monthly close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Finance function with robust control and reporting.
• Own monthly close, variance analysis and accuracy of financials.
• Drive compliance with Group policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial control experience

Team leadership

Budgeting & close

Analytical & communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW/CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

SAP/Navision

BI tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Financial Controller for our Markham Vale site in the United Kingdom. You will lead the site Finance function, ensuring robust control, accurate reporting, and compliance with Group and statutory requirements.

Reporting to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the UK CFO, you will influence profitability and operational efficiency. You will manage working capital, budgets, forecasts and the monthly close, while developing the Finance team and partnering with