Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
In this role, you’ll lead critical financial planning and analysis activities, support strategic decision‑making across the organization, and directly manage a globally distributed FP&A team based in Brazil and India. Strong multicultural leadership and cross‑functional collaboration are essential to success.
What You’ll DoLead Financial Planning & Forecasting
Own the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long‑range planning processes in a high‑growth environment
Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, investments, and scenario planning
Partner with business leaders to align financial plans with operational and strategic priorities
Drive Business Performance & Insights
Deliver insightful financial analysis, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods
Monitor key performance indicators such as revenue, margin, operating expenses, customer profitability, and churn
Proactively identify risks and opportunities in a fast‑changing business landscape
Executive & Management Reporting
Prepare clear, accurate, and transparent executive‑level reporting for senior and regional leadership
Ensure consistency across global FP&A reporting
Continuously enhance dashboards and reporting tools to support timely, data‑driven decisions
Strategic & Cross‑Functional Partnership
Act as a trusted finance partner to Sales, Operations, Marketing, and other cross‑functional teams
Support pricing strategies, cost‑optimization efforts, and profitability improvements
Evaluate strategic business cases and growth initiatives as needed
People Leadership & Global Collaboration
Lead, coach, and develop FP&A team members located in Brazil and India
Demonstrate strong multicultural leadership, fostering collaboration across geographies, cultures, and time zones
Build an inclusive, high‑performance team culture aligned with rapid growth and transformation
Process Improvement & Scalability
Drive standardization, automation, and system improvements to enable scale
Establish best practices to ensure FP&A processes remain strong as the organization grows
Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance, and financial policies
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
(MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred)8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
Proven experience managing teams across multiple geographies and cultures
Demonstrated success supporting organizations in high‑growth, fast‑changing environments
Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Expert‑level Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, or Hyperion preferred
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic mindset and strong business acumen
Multicultural leadership and global collaboration
Executive presence and influencing skills
Comfort operating in ambiguity and rapid change
Results‑driven, proactive, and solutions‑oriented
Continuous professional development with meaningful growth opportunities
Competitive base salary, incentive plan, and annual merit increases
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous vacation, floating holidays, and sick time to help you recharge
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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,690.00 and $181,412.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred
- 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
- Proven experience managing teams across multiple geographies and cultures
- Demonstrated success in high-growth, fast-changing environments
- Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Expert-level Excel skills
- Experience with ERP and planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan or Hyperion preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Solenis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solenis and has not been reviewed or approved by Solenis.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision options, and a 90/10 plan is available in at least one location. Wellness tools and plan variety indicate competitive medical support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and tenure-linked contributions, alongside company-funded pension elements in some regions. These components suggest meaningful long-term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing initiatives span physical, emotional, social and financial health via a global EAP and a wellness platform with activity-based rewards. Site-specific amenities such as gyms, recreation and creche services further reinforce lifestyle support.
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What We Do
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media
