Job Description

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.

About the Role

This is a hands-on finance role at the heart of our performance cycle. You'll be supporting key monthly and annual processes -- from actuals to forecasts to budgets -- helping ensure our numbers are accurate, timely, and insightful. What makes this role even more exciting? You'll be directly involved in supporting our US NBR business as it builds its presence stateside. That means exposure to international operations and cross-border collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

This role offers a unique blend of international exposure and strategic finance work. You'll be working closely with the FP&A Manager for H&P, supporting the US NBR business as it builds its footprint -- a chance to be part of something from the ground up.

Your day-to-day will include:

Partnering with the US Commercial team to deliver IBP/SIOP data and insights for monthly forecasting Providing finance support in US Commercial team meetings, helping shape decisions with data Owning the update and coordination of monthly reports for the HPPM division, shared with senior leadership and the Synthomer Executive team Managing the monthly forecasting cycle, including system checks and data integrity in BPC Supporting the annual budget and strategic planning processes with sharp financial analysis Jumping in on ad hoc analysis and data requests to help drive business clarity and performance

Your Skills & Background

You're a rising finance professional with a strong academic foundation -- holding a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a postgraduate business qualification. With at least one year of post-qualification experience, you're ready to take your skills to the next level in a role that blends reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is based at one (or a combination) of our UK sites, with a minimum of four days on-site per week. As part of our hybrid working model, you'll also have the flexibility to work from home one day a week.


Global Benefits Overview

Competitive, 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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