Innovation Commercial Finance Analyst

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. We are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society - replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

About the role

Innovation is a key driver of the DS Smith growth strategy. Concepts developed by the Group Innovation team typically combine innovation in the product (e.g. a radically new pack design or box construction), process (e.g. modular manufacturing, on customer-site fulfilment), route to market (e.g. digital platform) and the business model (e.g. 'As a service').

As an Innovation Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for reporting and analysis on Strategic Innovation and co-ordination of the Budget process. You will also play a key role in supporting the Commercial Finance activities within the Toll Gate Process and within the Central Squads, providing analysis and insight into Innovation performance.

Your remit will include but not limited to:

• Monthly reporting of Innovation revenue, and supporting the implementation of new innovation reporting process

• Providing insight and analysis on the progress in Regions of Commercialisation of Strategic Products

• Analysis and insight on product performance

• Gathering information on Regional Excellence Products to support assessment of potential to become Scalable Innovation Products

• Supporting the development of Commercial Finance Innovation Forum and sharing of key activities being carried out regionally and centrally

• Attending Central Squad Product meetings and supporting on Commercial finance activities within the Toll Gate Process.

About You

• Bachelor degree, preferably in Finance, with an Accountancy qualification

• Excellent Data analysis skills with Excel; Power BI would also be advantageous

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Six Sigma, project management training will be a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Discretionary bonus

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Discounts

• Cycle to work scheme.

Location: London (Paddington) - hybrid