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DS Smith

End-to-end sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions

Financial Controller

Corporate Finance & FP&AUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeBudapest, HungaryNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience in financial controlling, financial analysis, FP&A, or manufacturing finance.
  • A strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
  • Experience with CAPEX planning, investment evaluation, and project monitoring.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
  • The ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken; native-level Hungarian is required.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial closing processes for manufacturing operations.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
  • Monitor and report operational and financial KPIs, including productivity, efficiency, waste, and cost performance.
  • Perform manufacturing cost analysis and variance analysis to support operational decision-making.
  • Prepare management reports, financial analyses, and performance dashboards for leadership teams.
  • Partner with Plant Management and business stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
  • Support strategic planning activities through financial analysis and recommendations.
  • Coordinate CAPEX planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
  • Evaluate investment proposals through financial analysis, ROI calculations, payback assessments, and business case reviews.
  • Track approved CAPEX projects and monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate CAPEX approval processes and investment governance requirements.
  • Support effective investment decision-making and asset utilization across the organization.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and internal governance requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial information and documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reporting standardization, and finance transformation projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of cost accounting and plant controlling.
  • Experience supporting operational and supply chain functions.

About the Company

DS Smith

End-to-end sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions

DS Smith is a global packaging company delivering sustainable, plastic-free packaging solutions across consumer goods, e-commerce, and industrial sectors. It offers end-to-end services including design, manufacturing, recycling, and paper products, operating a circular model to minimize waste. The Now and Next strategy guides its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and protect natural resources. Its differentiator is combining packaging design, production, and recycling at scale under a circular-economy framework.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1940

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