At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial accounting and reporting while driving transformation and innovation.
- Company: Dynamic company based in Caerphilly with a focus on financial integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a culture of innovation.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and drive digital transformation across multiple regions.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance and make a real impact in a senior role.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership and a passion for continuous improvement.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About the role
We're looking for a Head of Finance (R2R) to lead our financial accounting, compliance, and reporting frameworks across the UK and Benelux. Based in our Caerphilly Business Services hub, this is a high-impact senior leadership role with responsibility for maintaining robust financial integrity, ensuring adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements, and upholding strong governance and control frameworks. This role goes beyond operational leadership - you will bring a fresh perspective, challenge ways of working, and drive continuous improvement, standardisation, and digital transformation, particularly through close partnership with our Automation and Technology teams. As part of the Business Services senior leadership team, you'll lead and inspire a large, high-performing function, shaping both long-term strategy and organisational capability, while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a large R2R function (c.40 FTE), setting the strategic roadmap and contributing to Business Services leadership, governance, and long-term planning
- Manage the associated R2R processes across multiple geographies, ensuring strong financial control, SOX compliance, audit readiness, and balance sheet integrity
- Drive transformation through process optimisation, standardisation, and automation, working closely with technology teams to deliver scalable solutions
- Build strong stakeholder partnerships across UK
Head of Finance in Caerphilly employer: DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the vibrant Caerphilly Business Services hub, we offer exceptional benefits, including opportunities for professional growth and development, while encouraging innovation and collaboration across teams. Join us to lead a high-performing finance function where your contributions will directly impact our strategic direction and drive meaningful change.
Contact Details:
DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED Recruitment Team
