Group FP&A Analyst

Synthomer 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.

We're looking for a Group FP&A Analyst to join our Group Finance team at our global headquarters in Victoria, London .

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, providing the analysis, reporting and insight that helps shape the future direction of the business.

Working alongside the Head of Group FP&A, you'll play a key role in supporting the Executive Committee, CFO and Board through high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.

As a trusted finance partner, you'll help deliver the insights that drive business performance and strategic decision-making across the Group.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes
• Analysing performance across multiple business divisions, identifying trends, opportunities and risks
• Partnering with finance leaders and budget owners to challenge assumptions and improve decision-making
• Delivering meaningful commentary and reporting for senior leadership teams
• Providing analysis and insight for Board presentations, Executive reviews and investor reporting
• Identifying efficiency opportunities and supporting cost optimisation initiatives