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Financial Controller

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: DS Smith
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Corporate Finance
  • Management
    Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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** About the role
** We have a fabulous new opportunity for a pro-active and result-driven individual to join as a Financial Controller for TMS (Total Marketing Support), a unique and growing division of DS Smith, one of the largest packaging and display manufacturing company in Europe.

Working closely with Group and Divisional Finance, the Financial Controller would be responsible for managing internal & external financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, and ensuring effective governance & control is maintained across the business. This role is crucial in providing strategic financial guidance to support the company’s strategic growth and activities. Along with producing monthly reporting packs, this role will be focused on co-ordinating audits (both internal and customer), and liaising with stakeholders across the wider business to produce accurate, timely, value add MI.This

is a varied role within the business unit and will drive a consistent approach to reporting, management packs and co-ordination of the annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts, whilst supporting on projects, as part of the business growth agenda. This is a senior role within the team, which means that strong communication skills are critical, whilst being able to present information in a clear and accessible manner to a variety of audiences to be successful.

You would also be managing a small team and support their growth and development within the business.
** About you
*** ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified
* Demonstrable experience within a financial controller or similar finance role in an FMCG environment
* Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
* A good mix of Management Reporting, team leadership and process improvement
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior level
* Constructive challenger with a proactive and solution-focused approach
* Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment
* Advanced Excel proficiency
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* Location:

** This is a full time, hybrid role with 2 days on site (one of which is Tuesday) at our offices in Manchester.

TMS Global is a leading subsidiary of DS Smith, a renowned packaging and display manufacturing company, and together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. Operating across 97 global markets, TMS Global specializes in retail display, print, and packaging outsourcing. Our TMS family consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across Europe, AMEA, and the Americas.

We are currently growing our UK client services team to support one of our large multi-national FMCG customers, with some very popular brands, to deliver a managed service for their POS and Display requirements.

We aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.#LI-NSWe are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.

We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.

Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.
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