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DS SmithPosted 1 month ago

Head of Finance - Pricing & Insight

HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Lead pricing governance, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business performance across Paper, Recycling, and Packaging operations. Develop long-term pricing strategies by analyzing commodity drivers and validating market assumptions with sourcing teams. Manage transfer pricing calculations, ensure accurate margin reporting, and oversee month-end reconciliations for sales and purchasing. Benchmark buying performance against market indices to drive savings and improve execution within Integrated Business Planning. Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic scenario modelling and coach the finance team to enhance business partnering capabilities.

Required Qualifications

  • University degree with a finance qualification
  • Significant post-qualified experience
  • Experience in senior finance roles
  • Strong expertise in financial accounting
  • Strong expertise in governance
  • Strong expertise in controls
  • Proven track-record in strategic finance support
  • Evaluation of long-term opportunities and risks
  • Financial modelling
  • Scenario planning
  • Forecasting experience
  • Reporting and analytical systems knowledge
  • People leadership experience
  • Capability to navigate an international, matrix environment
  • Capability to influence without authority
  • Capability to build and maintain strong relationships
  • Capability to influence at all levels of the organisation

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience of working on transfer pricing
  • Commodity pricing analysis experience

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