Financial Controller - Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom, Devon, EX31 3TTJoin 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 UsWe 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 RoleMain Purpose of JobTo continuously improve business methods and provide excellent analysis that can be the basis for strategic decisions. Identify key actions both within the business and individual customers and prospects that will improve long term profitability.Manage financial aspects of operation to a level of excellence and develop all the finance team to achieve their key result areas and develop to their potential.Support the General Manager and Senior Management Team in commercial and strategic decision making.Main DutiesUndertake business analysis and advise the local management on business mix, cost structure and capital base. Initiate and manage projects to improve business control and profitability, prioritising such projects based on business impact.Evaluate new suppliers/products/services which enable improvements within the business or which increase the value of our offer to customers.Support Line Managers in reducing the costs within their controlManage costing systems and ensure that effective business controls are in place to ensure costs are controlled and profit maximised.Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including presentations to the UK Board.Use benchmarking information to ensure improvement opportunities within administration and production are identified and acted upon.Manage the site relationship with the Shared Service Centre and act as local contact for input and judgements relating the company’s financial results before they are released to senior management.Manage issues relating to auditors and legal advisers.Vet all major capital proposals before they are submitted for board approval.Direct the IT department to ensure that internal systems work accurately and efficiently.Ensure debt control is managed, and cash flow maximised.Health and SafetySupport health and safety initiativesEnsure all HFM Health and Safety reporting is accurateIT compliance and controlWhat We OfferCompetitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work schemeOngoing training and development opportunities24/7 confidential support for you and your familyFlexible working options and family-friendly policiesGuaranteed 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.