Vacancy Number: req5252
Location: Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 21/08/2025
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Group Financial Planning and Analysis manager to join our Head Office, Cowick Hall in East Yorkshire.
You will be responsible for managing the timely delivery of specific areas of the Group's financial reporting (including cash flow) which includes providing detailed analysis of results and drafting commentary for the Board and Executive Committee. This will involve delivery of reporting on consolidated group results monthly, as well as for quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting cycles. You will liaise closely with global counterparts to understand results and challenge where appropriate. You will also support in other ad hoc activities where required.
You will be responsible for driving the global consistency of financial reporting and accounting with specific responsibility for financial reporting areas including bonus and share based payments, combined with other areas linked to forecasting processes such as goodwill and other impairment reviews and going concern, as well as other ad hoc technical financial reporting areas as required.
You will also be a finance business partner for certain central functions as and when required, including developing and enhancing functional reporting over the medium term, and being part of monthly actual reporting, alongside forecasting and budgeting.
Who We’re Looking For
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
- You will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of challenging and building strong working relationships throughout the business.
- You should also be able to adapt to the changing business needs and be able to prioritise key actions to positively impact on performance.
- You must be a quick thinker, with an analytical and commercial approach to problem solving.
- You will be an ACA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience working within practice and/or Plc environment who enjoys getting involved with technical accounting matters.
- Experience working within a manufacturing/industrial environment is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Free lunch in on-site restaurant
- Access to share plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
- Generous parental leave
- Retail platform benefits
- Free car parking on Croda sites
- Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email
[email protected].
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
