FP&A Manager

Fernox operates as a subsidiary business of Mac Dermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a global diverse producer of high technology specialty products and a provider of technical services. Mac Dermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a Business Unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemical company whose business supplies a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

Fernox is a leading manufacturer of water treatment chemical products, central heating system filters, plumbing consumables and diagnostic testing services. Fernox has pioneered the development of energy efficient products both for traditional and renewable technology in domestic and commercial applications. The business is committed to a progressive Research and Development program and invested in an extensive in‑house R&D team of scientists based in the UK, People's Republic of China and the US, and has also offices in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary and Turkey.

We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture' – our '5C's':
Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

The FP&A Manager leads the financial planning and analysis function, providing insights that support strategic decision‑making and operational performance. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, growth opportunities, divestitures, capital investment and working capital. The FP&A Manager partners closely with business leaders to analyse results, identify trends and recommend actions that drive financial performance and long‑term growth.

Monthly/Quarterly Reporting Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate month end close with the regional accounting centres, review output and provide financial insight
• Understand and evaluate drivers of variance to budget/forecast
• Work with the General Manager of the Fernox business on managing/measuring sales compensation
• Understand key drivers impacting product lines and spending cost centres
• Performance management related analysis to improve monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles

Regional Monthly/Quarterly business financial reports & analysis

• Monthly Performance Letter/Quarterly Presentations
• Annual Budgets/Updated Forecasts
• CAPEX Analysis
• Bi‑Monthly Weekly Sales Analysis
• Ad‑hoc support for General Manager of Fernox and VP of Finance

Budget and Forecast Responsibilities

• Annual budget/quarterly forecast for LMS globally from sales and margin process to departmental cost centre budgeting
• Analysis of information, summarisation of key trends and completion of presentation
• Ownership of all Fernox forecasting and analysis across functions liaising with Shared Services

Supply Chain

• Work with regional support teams to understand the analysis and commentary related to fixed manufacturing costs, CPU, absorption, working capital and other key financial measures
• Support labour and overhead rate calculation for the annual update and load into the accounting systems
• Respond to adhoc costing requests from commercial or operational teams

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial finance environment
• Demonstrated success in large‑scale process improvements, managing multiple stakeholders and adding real value in terms of process and/or cost efficiencies
• Experience with change management
• Team building experience

• Strong financial modelling, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel, financial planning tools, and ERP systems; HFM Planning/Power BI experience is desirable
• Forward‑thinking leader
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to think analytically, focus on the big picture, yet to be able to drill into the detail and understand the impact. Understand how the business works and the upstream and downstream activities that impact…