Job Description

Ready to Ignite Your Career?
Join Synthomer's Graduate Leadership Programme - Ignite, a dynamic three-year journey designed to shape the next generation of global leaders.
Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection - growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
As part of this strategic initiative, you'll gain cross-functional experience, benefit from structured development, and enjoy global exposure - all (while contributing to real business impact. If you're top university graduate with the ambition to lead, innovate, and grow, this is your opportunity to accelerate your career and become a key player in Synthomer's future.
What You'll Be Doing:Launch your finance career - with a structured rotational programme designed to develop future leaders at Synthomer Accelerate your growth - through up to six fast-paced rotations over a three-year period, gaining experience across key Finance teams that could include: Treasury, Accounting, Business Partnering, Internal Audit, Group Finance, and Tax/VAT. Build your future - in a permanent role offering hands-on experience, global exposure, and a clear path to long-term leadership Learn from the best - each rotation is sponsored by a senior finance leader dedicated to your development Master core skills - in analysis, reporting, modelling, auditing, budgeting, and project management Collaborate across functions - to gain a deep understanding of how Finance drives business success Fast-track your career - with mentorship, real-world challenges, and a clear trajectory toward leadership

What we're looking for:A strong academic foundation - you'll need a 2:1 or above in a relevant Honours degree Excellent communicator and team player - confident presenting ideas, listening actively, and building strong relationships Sharp analytical mindset- comfortable working with numbers and solving complex problems with precision Commercially savvy - you understand how finance supports business strategy and decision-making Globally mobile - open to international rotations and ready to embrace new cultures and challenges Self-driven and curious - motivated to own your development and constantly seek out new learning opportunities Deadline-driven -you thrive under pressure and consistently deliver high-quality results Creative problem solver - tenacious in gathering insights and thinking outside the box Tech confident - proficient in Excel and other core Office applications Professionally ambitious - committed to completing ACCA or CIMA exams and becoming a qualified accountant

Global Benefits OverviewCompetitive, market-aligned compensation Discretionary global bonus scheme Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - for senior positions Company car or car allowance - varies by region and role Healthcare - tailored to regional locations Parental leave and family support - maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies) Learning & development opportunities - training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives Retirement / pension contributions - plans vary by country Culture of Inclusion - where everyone can thrive Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

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