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.
What You'll Be Doing
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
Leveraging advanced analytics, automation and AI tools to enhance reporting and planning processes
Contributing to finance transformation and continuous improvement projects
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a qualified finance professional with a strong analytical mindset and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
You'll bring:
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
Experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Audit or a similar analytical finance role
Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities
Advanced Excel skills and excellent PowerPoint presentation skills
The ability to translate complex financial information into concise, actionable insights
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Exceptional attention to detail and a naturally inquisitive approach
Why Join Us?
This is an outstanding opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership and play a meaningful role in shaping the financial strategy of a global organisation. You'll work on high-profile projects, influence key business decisions, and contribute to the continued evolution of a forward-thinking finance function. If you're looking for a role that combines strategic finance, commercial insight and genuine visibility, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is based at our London Global Headquarters, with an expectation of at least four days per week in the office to support collaboration and engagement with the wider team.
🌍 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)
🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), 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
Skills Required
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent finance qualification
- Experience in FP&A, commercial finance, corporate finance, transaction services, audit, or a similar analytical finance role
- Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent PowerPoint presentation skills
- Ability to translate complex financial information into concise, actionable insights
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and an inquisitive approach
What We Do
Synthomer is a business-to-business speciality chemicals producer. We create value for all our stakeholders by applying our expertise and innovation capabilities to provide high-performance water-based polymers and ingredients to a wide range of blue-chip customers in multiple attractive end markets. Synthomer are headquartered and stock listed in the UK. We have more than 30 operational sites across Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia including four innovation centres of excellence. The Company employs around 4,200 entrepreneurial, highly skilled employees with the expertise and experience to drive our success worldwide.
