Regional Operations Finance Business Partner - 6 months FTC
DS Smith
London
GBP 80,000 - 100,000
Job description
Regional Operations Finance Business Partner - 6 months FTC
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our North Europe Operations team on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract basis.
Supporting the Regional Head of Operations Finance, Operations Directors and Regional Management team, you will provide timely and relevant reporting on all aspects of Operations. You will facilitate the reporting processes to a consolidated Regional report, and work closely with a network of operational Finance and Operation teams (Technical, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, Procurement) to maintain consistency of reporting.
Your remit will include but is not limited to:
Own the capital spend reporting and forecasting, driving accuracy through cost to complete and CAPIT reviews
Provide guidance and appropriate data input when required in support of business case development, such as CAPEX requests
Compile the collection of data and creation of reports on behalf of the Region
Undertake analysis into operational (conversion) costs across the business and develop effective tracking mechanisms that focus on key areas of opportunity or risk
Product Costing & Productivity - Support benefits tracking for key projects and functional priorities
Support with the review and consolidation of the project forecast and O&Rs; adhere to Regional and Divisional timelines by working closely with the Regional FPA and divisional teams.
About you
Previous finance business partnering experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Accountancy qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) preferred but not mandatory
Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to change, have an open mind and be able to make decisions quickly in challenging situations
Innovative approach, bringing confidence to implement new ideas
Fluent in English and ideally at least one other European language.
Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance and income protection
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Location: Remote (UK) or hybrid (London, Paddington)