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Join 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 Us We 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 Role We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our Finance Shared Services team based in Liverpool and play a key strategic role in shaping our UK performance. Reporting directly to the UK Financial Controller, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on turning data into meaningful insight. As a Finance Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation. Your analysis will support decision making at the highest levels, ensuring our leadership teams are equipped with accurate, timely and forward-looking insights. You’ll work across financial, operational, and market analysis - spotting trends, identifying opportunities, and translating complex information into actionable recommendations. This is an exciting and varied role for someone who enjoys problem solving, business partnering, and making an impact. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior UK leaders., • Deliver monthly financial, sales and operational analysis using all available reporting systems., • Conduct monthly variance analysis and advise on areas requiring attention., • Support month‑end close activities, ensuring data accuracy and completeness., • Benchmark performance against CPI and key market growth indicators., • Monitor material pricing trends and assess impacts on the business., • Contribute to forecasting, strategic planning and budget processes, including preparing UK presentations for European Head Office., • Provide accurate analysis to the CEO, CFO, Divisional Directors, H&S Management and other key stakeholders., • Support Capex and lease management activities., • Manage energy consumption reporting for the UK as a single, reliable data source., • Lead improvements in UK reporting and support divisional reporting enhancements., • Conduct competitor and vendor financial analysis., • Develop reporting for CTO plans and UK-wide projects., • Provide administrative support such as meeting minutes, action logs and follow‑ups., • Strong financial background and analytical capability, • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, • Good understanding of the corrugated industry (advantageous), • Highly proficient in MS Office - especially Excel & PowerPoint, • Experience using HFM is desirable, • A proactive, flexible mindset with ability to meet tight deadlines, • A collaborative approach and desire to grow within the organisation What We Offer • Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme, • Ongoing training and development opportunities, • 24/7 confidential support for you and your family, • Flexible working options and family-friendly policies 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.

Commercial Analyst – Early Career Opportunity Location: Mold UK (willingness to relocate for future career opportunities is essential) Industry: Paper‑based Packaging Manufacturing Career Path: Commercial Manager within ~3 years Are you analytical, curious, and ready to build a career with a global leader in sustainable packaging? Smurfit WestRock is looking for an ambitious Commercial Analyst to join our UK Integrated Division. This is a fantastic early‑career role designed to offer structured development, hands‑on commercial experience, and a clear progression pathway—ideally towards becoming a Commercial Manager within three years. If you’re excited by data, problem solving, pricing, and working closely with teams right across a fast‑moving manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role? • Real responsibility from day one – supporting strategic decisions through data, pricing, and commercial insight., • Exposure across the business – work with sales, design, operations, finance, and senior leadership., • Purpose‑led industry – join a leader in sustainable, paper‑based packaging solutions. As a Commercial Analyst, you’ll help our sites optimise their commercial performance by: • Producing accurate pricing, quotations, and commercial analysis., • Supporting tenders—local, national, multinational, and Pan‑European., • Creating dashboards, gross profit analysis, and performance reports., • Gathering and interpreting market intelligence, including paper market trends., • Identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Who We’re Looking For This role is perfect for someone early in their commercial, analytical, or business career who is eager to learn and grow. Essential qualities and skills • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, • Confident communicator who can simplify complex information, • Proficient in MS Excel and comfortable working with data, • Ability to prioritise and work in a fast‑paced environment, • Curious, proactive, and eager to develop new skills, • Experience with PowerBI or similar tools, • GCSE English & Maths (essential), • Minimum 2 A‑Levels (or equivalent) at Grade C or above To take full advantage of your career progression, you’ll need to be open to relocating within the UK. Future development opportunities may be at one of our other sites, so mobility is a key part of this pathway. Our Values At Smurfit WestRock, we live by our core values: Loyalty • Integrity • Trust You’ll be joining a collaborative, supportive team where people help each other succeed. Ready to Shape Your Future With Us? If you’re motivated, data‑driven, and excited about growing your career in a business that’s shaping the future of sustainable packaging, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey towards becoming a future Commercial Leader at Smurfit WestRock.

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IBP Data Analyst (Demand Planning and Transformation team.) Location - Cheshire Hybrid working Model / Excellent Benefits/ Bonus European Travel required (minimal) We are recruiting for an IBP Data Analyst to support the Demand Planning and Transformation team. This is a highly data and reporting focused role, requiring strong analytical intelligence and the ability to interpret complex demand planning data across large SKU portfolios supporting UK manufacturing sites and European customer portfolios. The role will focus on identifying trends, risks, and variances within forecasting and supply chain data, producing clear data-driven insights and reports to support operational and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will also support the development and enhancement of data dashboards and reporting tools, helping to improve visibility and insight across demand planning and supply chain performance. Experience using analytical platforms such as Power BI, SAP IBP, or similar data tools is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities • Support demand forecasting activities for key customers across complex SKU portfolios, analysing forecast data and highlighting risks, trends, and variances., • Analyse and consolidate 13-week customer forecasts, critically reviewing forecast submissions for accuracy, bias, and anomalies., • Compare historical sales data vs. new forecasts, identifying trends, seasonality, volatility, and variances to create a realistic and achievable demand plan., • Develop and maintain rolling demand plans, translating customer forecasts into actionable production and inventory requirements., • Support and actively contribute to the monthly S&OP process, providing clear insights, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior stakeholders., • Work closely with Sales, Production, Supply Chain, and Operations teams, attending customer review meetings and internal planning forums., • Present and communicate demand planning insights, reports, and data analysis to internal stakeholders and customer teams, translating complex data into clear and actionable information., • Analyse historical demand, forecast, and sales data across large SKU portfolios to identify trends, volatility, and demand patterns., • Apply product segmentation techniques to group SKUs based on demand behaviour and commercial impact, using these insights to support forecasting accuracy, reporting, and supply chain planning decisions., • Support production lifecycle management, including product introductions, phase-outs, and stock build strategies within planning systems., • Prepare and deliver data-driven reports and presentations to senior management, clearly explaining complex data and assumptions., • Identify trends, performance gaps, and value opportunities within demand data to support continuous improvement., • Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-change manufacturing environment, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines., • Support European and cross-regional teams on projects related to the implementation and enhancement of new data analytics and planning tools., • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance data quality, reporting efficiency, and forecasting visibility., • Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, data quality, and planning processes through automation, system optimisation, and best practice. Essential: • Proven experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment ( Advantage but not essential) analysing demand planning and forecasting data., • Strong experience working with large, complex data sets, including SKU-level, customer-level, and time-phased demand data., • Demonstrated ability to challenge forecast inputs and build robust demand plans based on data, not assumptions., • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modelling, reporting dashboards)., • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, commercial insight for non-technical stakeholders., • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership of data integrity. Highly Desirable: • Experience/Knowledge using ERP / planning systems such as SAP, SAP IBP, APO, or similar., • Exposure to advanced data analytics tools such as: SQL for data extraction and manipulation, Python for forecasting models, automation, or advanced analysis, Power BI / data visualisation and reporting, • Understanding of S&OP / IBP frameworks and supply chain optimisation principles., • Experience working with European or international supply chains