Synthomer Career Opportunity: Finance Professional for French Entities !

Synthomer plc is a global leader in high-performance, specialised polymers and ingredients, serving key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health & protection.

Headquartered in London, UK, and operating over 29 manufacturing sites and 5 innovation centres worldwide, Synthomer combines cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to sustainability, recognized with the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark.

Location: Sintra, Portugal (preferred) or Harlow, Essex, UK – Hybrid
Level: Mid-Senior
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Professional, fluent in French, to prepare Financial Statements and statutory returns for French entities, ensuring compliance with French GAAP, and to support similar processes across other European markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for French entities in line with local GAAP.
• Collaborate on finalizing financial statements and tax disclosures.
• Prepare data to support French corporate tax provisions, including current and deferred tax.
• Oversee co-sourced French corporate tax and related returns.
• Provide guidance on bonuses, R&D tax credits, and pensions accounting.
• Ensure compliance between IFRS and French GAAP for fixed assets.
• Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations (CIT, Payroll, VAT) and audits.
• Participate in S4 Hana transformation, ensuring IFRS/GAAP/tax compliance.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Fluency in French and English with deep knowledge of French GAAP and tax regulations.
• Experience in complex financial environments, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/S4 or similar ERP systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, global bonus scheme, and share options (senior roles)
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous paid time off and public holidays
• Parental and family support (maternity, paternity, adoption leave)
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid or remote depending on role)
• Learning & development opportunities, mentoring, and career planning
• Employee wellbeing support, mental health resources
• Retirement / pension contributions
• Inclusive and diverse culture

Why Synthomer?

• Ambitious growth with strong recognition in the chemical industry.
• Real challenges with high support from day one.
• Personalized career development to accelerate your growth.

Apply now and join a global, innovative, and sustainable team!

Contact: hr_portugal@synthomer.com