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DS Smith

Redefining Packaging for a Changing World

Finance Director – Packaging

Financial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Planning and AnalysisFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+Since 1940H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Lead

Professional CertificateEnglish

Job Description

Finance Director – Packaging

DS Smith

• Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director • Provide insight, challenge and guidance at executive level • Lead and inspire a high-performing finance function within a matrix, multi-site organisation • Build strong cross-functional relationships across operations, commercial and central teams • Develop deep understanding of market dynamics, customer economics and operational drivers • Drive robust performance frameworks linking financial outcomes to operational KPIs • Identify risks, opportunities and performance trends • Lead pricing strategy and margin optimisation across customers and segments • Enhance customer and product profitability to support commercial decision-making • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes • Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and reporting integrity across all sites • Own P&L, balance sheet and cash flow performance • Drive working capital optimisation and embed a strong cash culture • Lead finance transformation agenda, including systems, processes and data capabilities • Build strong finance business partnering capability across the business • Develop talent pipelines and succession plans for key roles

Job Requirements

  • Significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally at Finance Director level
  • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
  • Strong track record in multi-site, operational or manufacturing environments
  • Proven ability to drive performance improvement, margin enhancement and cash generation
  • Experience leading transformation and change in complex, matrix organisations
  • Exceptional leadership, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution
  • Courage, resilience and sound judgement to challenge and drive decisions

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Professional development opportunities

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