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Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! 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 This role leads the site Finance function, providing robust financial control, accurate and timely reporting, and full compliance with statutory, Group and internal audit requirements. You are accountable for the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all financial data produced by the site including the complete monthly close, submission and explanation of results. Main Duties & Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting Own the full financial close and production of accurate monthly management and statutory reporting for the site; ensure explanations and variance analysis are timely and insightful. Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with Group accounting, SOX requirements, reporting and control policies (incl. FMP/Internal Audit standards); uphold data quality, integrity and audit readiness at all times. Manage and continuously improve costing systems and methodologies; annually review costing assumptions (e.g., in Navision) against actuals to ensure costs are controlled and profit is maximised. Ensure cash and working capital discipline, including effective debt control and cash?flow optimisation. Oversee end?to?end payroll collation at site and complete final review prior to submission to UK Payroll; ensure alignment with HMRC requirements. Evaluate capital expenditure proposals prior to Board submission; track approved projects through to completion, controlling budgets, recording all costs and issuing clear progress updates. Lead the preparation and submission of non?financial/social, sustainability and other regulatory returns required for internal and external stakeholders. Manage stock integrity and reconciliations (e.g., Navision SAP), ensuring accurate valuation and complete period?end reconciliation. Act as lead contact for insurance claims/queries; compile annual data to support premium calculations. Process urgent and ad?hoc payments in line with policy and delegated authorities. Safeguard legal and regulatory compliance; coordinate effectively with external auditors, internal audit and legal advisers. Team Leadership & Operations Management Lead, mentor and develop the site Finance team; set individual objectives, monitor performance, and address training needs to maintain high capability and cover for all critical processes. Shape ways of working that balance compliance and efficiency; standardise processes, documentation and controls across Finance activities. Promote and champion cost control and value?for?money across all functions; provide regular cost centre reviews and challenge to drive improvement. Serve as the site s primary contact for IT and IT compliance; triage Helpdesk issues, track resolution and ensure systems operate accurately and efficiently. Act as the site GDPR champion with Group guidance implement, monitor and continuously improve data?privacy processes; organise training and raise awareness. Oversee facilities/service contracts entered into at the site, ensuring commercial and compliance standards are met. Participate in Health & Safety (H&S) audits, projects and committee meetings; support environmental initiatives and the site s annual environmental review. 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 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. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

Site Financial Controller Billingham (Home of McCoys, POM-BEAR, and more!) On-site FTC - 15-month maternity cover Join our snack-loving team We're looking for a Site Financial Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If you're ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you - this could be your next big move. About the role As Site Finance Controller, you'll play a central role in our Teesside Site Leadership Team, partnering with the Plant Manager and colleagues across Operations, Supply Chain and Finance. Your insight, challenge and support will help drive strong P&L performance, deliver site KPIs and enable confident, responsible decision-making. You'll lead the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for one of our largest and most complex manufacturing sites, home to over 700 colleagues and around £210m turnover. You'll shape and influence the site strategy, provide high-quality financial reporting, and ensure robust financial governance across all operations. What's in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here's a flavour of what we offer: £7,500 annual car allowance. Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support - including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME - our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? Providing strategic financial leadership to the Site Leadership Team , shaping the site OGSM and G2G targets, interpreting performance trends, and ensuring plans are grounded in robust financial insight and aligned to KP Snacks and Intersnack Group priorities Leading site-wide financial planning, budgeting and forecasting , covering primes, overheads, labour, logistics, capital investment and restructuring activity, ensuring assumptions are sound and stakeholders are aligned and accountable Driving high-quality, insight-led financial reporting , including weekly flash results, monthly accounts, variance analysis, waste performance, KPI trends and risk/opportunity assessments that support timely and effective decision-making Owning and challenging site cost performance , analysing standard cost variances, material usage, labour efficiency, overhead absorption, waste streams and project delivery to identify constraints, improvement opportunities and cost drivers Ensuring strong, compliant financial governance , overseeing accruals, prepayments, inventory reconciliation, year end processes, audit requests, balance sheet integrity, capital appraisals, fixed asset management and adherence to Group accounting standards Shaping and enabling change activity , supporting NPD launches, packaging changes, product transfers, tender costing requirements and capital installations, including end to end financial tracking of benefits, risks and delivery Upskilling colleagues across the site , developing the capability of two Site Accountants and building wider financial understanding across Operations and Supply Chain to drive data-led decision-making and support the site's loss analysis journey Driving continuous improvement in finance processes , simplifying ways of working, enhancing financial insight, improving speed and accuracy, and supporting the site's development through digitalisation, standardisation and best-practice sharing Who are we? We're KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love - from Hula Hoops to McCoy's. In the UK, we're a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We're proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We're committed to inclusion We're building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you - your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We'd love to hear from you if you can bring: Qualified accountant status: CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CA FMCG experience - ideally within food manufacturing. Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting experience, with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders Deep management accounting expertise, including variance analysis, standard costing, labour and overhead absorption, and performance reporting Knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards advantageous) and advanced Excel capability Experience leading and developing people, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style Strong financial governance, audit and compliance understanding, with the ability to maintain high-quality controls and processes A confident, commercially-minded approach, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight for non-financial stakeholders

Interim Financial Controller (3-Month Rolling FTC - not day rate) Leicester (Hybrid - 2 days on site + UK travel) £100,000 + car allowance & PHI Gleeson are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a market-leading industrial business to appoint an Interim Financial Controller to support a high-growth, acquisition-heavy division. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role at the heart of a rapidly scaling part of the business, playing a key role in integrating newly acquired SMEs and driving performance across multiple sites. The Role Lead post-acquisition integration of newly acquired businesses across the UK Review balance sheets, revenue streams, and identify risks/opportunities to ensure financial stability Partner closely owners and operations to build clear, transparent P&L visibility and cost understanding Support ongoing M&A activity, including an upcoming acquisition Provide insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, including CEO-level queries Contribute to budget setting and strategic planning Present findings and recommendations to board-level stakeholders The Environment Fast-paced, multi-site and transformation-led Significant exposure to M&A and SME integration Highly visible role with regular senior stakeholder interaction Based out of Leicester but with expected travel across multiple UK sites About You Experienced Senior Finance Lead with SME exposure Strong post-acquisition integration experience is essential Commercially sharp, able to break down and clearly present business performance metrics Confident operating in complex, fast-moving environments Strong stakeholder management - able to challenge and influence For this role, please note: Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 3 days onsite - this is non-negotiable. Additional travel around the UK is required. CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Financial Controller Leicester 6-Month FTC £75,000 - £80,000 SF Recruitment are partnering with an exciting Manufacturing business in their search for a Financial Controller. Our client is an SME Manufacturing business on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre with free on-site parking. As the Financial Controller you will be the Site Finance Lead & be a key part of the Management Team reporting to the European Finance Director - A key aspect of the position will be focused on improving financial control within group guidelines, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting and providing business partnering, commercial support and financial analysis for the site management team to help drive the business forward. The ideal Financial Controller will be a fully qualified accountant & have experience working within an SME & manufacturing business. Responsibilities of the Financial Controller: Lead and develop a small finance team, overseeing all financial operations Maintain and enhance financial systems to support efficient business and manufacturing performance Partner with the management team to inform decision-making on pricing, budgeting, purchasing, stock control, and margin improvement, using KPIs to drive performance Prepare monthly management accounts, including sales and margin analysis, variance reporting, overheads, regional and customer insights, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow, and working capital Develop annual budgets and quarterly forecasts covering sales, margins, overheads, balance sheet, and cash flow Produce monthly cash flow forecasts and weekly sales and order book reports Manage monthly payroll, ensuring accurate processing and HMRC compliance Oversee VAT returns and ensure full reconciliation and compliance Complete regulatory and statistical submissions as required Prepare annual accounts and liaise with auditors and group teams on audit and tax requirements Manage invoice discounting reporting, including reconciliations and audit support This is position is office based. Must haves: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Background in manufacturing and experience working in a SME Advanced Excel skills Hands on approach, comfortable managing detail and routine tasks

We're working with a well-established regional education provider, to recruit a Management Accountant into their central finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time role offering genuine flexibility in how your 25 hours are structured, alongside a broad and important remit supporting financial management across multiple academies. It s a genuinely flexible opportunity, well suited to someone who values work-life balance; whether that s around family commitments, returning to the profession, or managing a portfolio career. Management Accountant (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC) 25 hours per week £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (£20,300 - £21,600 actual salary) Flexible working pattern Your new role: Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include: - Managing the month-end process including accruals, prepayments, and deferrals across academies - Producing monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis against budget - Supporting budget setting, forecasting, and reforecasting cycles - Providing financial insight and partnering with academy and central teams - Supporting payroll analysis and budget alignment with delivery models - Acting as a super user for the finance syste, supporting budget holders and users - Assisting with internal and external audit requirements, including schedules and reconciliations About you: - Experience in a management accounting or similar finance role (approx. 3+ years) - Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), AAT qualified, or qualified by experience - Strong Excel and financial systems capability - Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in a multi-site environment - Highly organised, proactive, and able to work effectively in a part-time capacity with autonomy Experience within education, charity, or multi-entity environments is beneficial but not essential. The details: - £30,000 - £32,000 FTE (£20,300 - £21,600 actual salary) - 12-month fixed-term contract - Flexible working pattern (25 hours across 4 or 5 days) - Opportunity to contribute to a values-driven organisation supporting education - Broad, hands-on finance role with real stakeholder impact If you're looking for a flexible, part-time role with breadth, responsibility, and purpose, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Crick, Northamptonshire (Hybrid) Start Date: ASAP We are recruiting an Assistant Financial Controller on a 12 month FTC for a rapidly growing logistics and supply chain business at their Crick site , the company's first automated distribution centre . This is a newly created role where you will effectively act as the site finance lead , partnering closely with operations while supporting a major automation project and key client contracts. Key responsibilities: Acting as finance lead for the Crick site End-to-end financial oversight of a major automation implementation Supporting onboarding of new retail clients Delivering reporting and financial analysis for key contracts, including open-book arrangements Business partnering with operational teams to drive performance Supporting management reporting using SAP and Tableau We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional with experience in management accounting, financial controlling or operational finance , ideally within logistics, supply chain, distribution or manufacturing environments . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth business and gain exposure to automation projects, operational finance and senior stakeholders .