.Performance Manager Personal CareAbout UsElementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.Job Description SummaryThe Personal Care Performance Manager partners with the SVP of the Personal Care (PC) business and their leadership team to drive the performance of PC, achieve its targeted growth ambitions and develop a high-performance culture within Elementis. The Performance Manager is pivotal to faster and better decision-making. He/she will create accurate and reliable information about the performance, risks and opportunities facing the PS business, and deliver actionable recommendations from that analysis. The role also plays a significant contribution achieving standard and simpler planning business performance management processes.Position in OrganisationReports to (Supervisor/Manager's title): The role reports to the Group Performance Management & Planning DirectorDirect Reports: NoneDepartment: Performance Management & Planning DirectorLocation: Porto, PortugalResponsibilitiesLead the production and analysis of monthly PC management information (MI) in an accurate and timely manner to ensure the business is delivering against its strategic growth objectives. Clearly communicates and quantifies the risks and opportunities facing the business, leads performance discussions and delivers actionable insights to drive better business performance.Leads the annual budgeting, forecasting and planning processes for PC, ensuring the business supports Elementis in achieving its strategic goals. Support the PC leadership team in translating strategic plans into operational action plans, and responsible for tracking delivery against its growth commitments. Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and provide recommendations to the PC leadership team regarding required interventions.Support pricing and commercial negotiations (including products, customers, pricing negotiations etc.) and provide recommendations to the PC business leadership team to maximize value creation (i.E. sales growth, contribution margin and operating profit expansion).Lead the financial analysis of key growth capital project investments in the PC business, to ensure that capital is deployed within the business in the most value-enhancing way
