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
Why this role matters
As a Finance Reporting Analyst within Synthomer’s Adhesive Solutions Division, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality financial insight to support our customer‑facing functions. This position is central to ensuring that Sales, Product Management, R&D, Operations and Supply Chain teams have access to accurate data, robust analysis and clear reporting to enable effective decision‑making across the division
🔍 What you’ll be doing
You’ll take ownership of a wide range of reporting and analytical responsibilities, including:
1. Preparing monthly management reports and materials for team meetings
2. Compiling, analysing and distributing KPIs that keep the business aligned
3. Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic decisions
4. Ensuring accurate master data in collaboration with key stakeholders
5. Delivering monthly management reporting for the division
6. Providing recurring reports and insightful ad‑hoc analysis
7. Supporting cost‑improvement and continuous‑improvement initiatives
8. Working closely with accounting teams to ensure process compliance and timely delivery
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on accuracy, and loves being the go‑to person for financial insight.
💡 What you’ll bring
9. Strong Excel capability and confidence working with data
10. Clear, effective communication and interpersonal skills
11. Solid understanding of financial principles and how to apply them
12. A proactive, detail‑driven approach to every task
13. Previous experience in financial analysis/reporting
14. Familiarity with mainline ERP systems
15. Strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn and grow
📍 Where you’ll work
You’ll be based at our London Head Office, working 4 days per week onsite as part of our hybrid working approach. This gives you the best of both worlds: collaboration and connection with the team, plus flexibility when you need it.
🔗 Interested? Apply internally via Workday or reach out to the TA team for more details. Let’s shape the future of finance together.
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