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Smurfit Westrock

Financial Controller

Norwich
Posted about 21 hours ago
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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The Financial Controller is a key member of the Sheetfeeding finance team, and is primarily responsible for:

  • Controller compliance - responsible for managing and reducing financial risk
  • Monitoring and reporting of business performance - both financial and operational data
  • Assisting with budgeting & forecasting
  • Strategic business partnering - using data analysis & trends to shape organisational

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and meaningful business performance data, highlighting trends, risks, improvement opportunities
  • Oversee and be responsible for all site financial compliance, corporate governance and reporting requirements, including audits, and generation of statements and reports in accordance with internal and external schedules
  • Maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets
  • Monitor financial performance and provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to senior management
  • Support business decision-making through financial modelling, reporting, and performance analysis
  • Financial control of site fixed assets, capex and purchasing limits
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reporting to senior leadership
  • Oversee all purchase order and payable activities ensuring that webcycles are minimised
  • Support transactional site requirements that have a financial element (i.e. payroll approvals, inventory management, headcount control, absence costs, overtime spend)
  • Lead, develop, and mentor finance team members, promoting high standards of performance and professionalism

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Other Requirements

  • Flexibility to travel as needed for site visits and training
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

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What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Free on site Gym
  • Subsidised parking
  • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
  • Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

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Location

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

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