Finance Business Partner Job at DS Smith (Livingston)

Finance Business Partner

DS Smith

Location:
United Kingdom , Livingston

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Our Operations Finance Manager plays a key role in supporting the site leadership team. Based in Livingston, you will provide high‑quality financial analysis, insight and challenge to drive operational performance, cost control and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on finance partnering role, helping the business understand where and how value is created, while ensuring strong financial governance, accurate product costing and effective support for capital investment decisions. The role also carries responsibility for Treasury systems, controls and processes, supporting best‑in‑class financial infrastructure across DS Smith.

Job Responsibility:

Actively promote and demonstrate commitment to DS Smith’s Health & Safety culture in all aspects of the role
Partner with the site teams to deliver clear financial insight and challenge operational performance
Provide analysis on key drivers including cost, productivity, waste and fibre efficiency, supporting informed decision‑making
Deliver site and asset‑level performance analysis to support operational improvement
Support the monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting cycles for the cluster
Manage product costing and cost models, ensuring accuracy, consistency and up‑to‑date data within core systems
Support working capital initiatives and value creation through improved conversion cost analysis
Develop robust governance and control processes, supporting audits and unit cost reviews
Assist with capital investment proposals, including financial modelling and pre‑ and post‑investment appraisal

Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with some post‑qualification experience
Highly motivated with a strong desire to continue building a career within Operations Finance
Strong understanding of financial management, reporting and operational finance
Proven knowledge of financial controls, processes and governance
Strong IT capability, including advanced Excel skills
Previous experience in a finance or financial analysis role, with evidence of supporting and challenging operational teams
Ability to adapt quickly to change and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing or operational environment
Innovative in approach, with the confidence to introduce and implement new ideas
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to work effectively across finance and operations

What we offer:

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Income protection
Employee assistance program
Cycle to work scheme
Shopping discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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