John Elderkin
About John Elderkin
John Elderkin is a Business Finance Manager at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance and data management, having held various roles at Venator and Huntsman Corporation over the past decade.
Work at Venator Materials
John Elderkin currently serves as Business Finance Manager at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he provides senior-level support for strategic projects and detailed profitability analysis. He collaborates closely with site finance teams, corporate finance, and business management to ensure effective reporting and analysis of budget and forecast outputs. Prior to his current role, he worked as Global Master Data Manager for one year from 2017 to 2018, and briefly as Finance Manager - Specialty Business for six months in 2018.
Experience at Huntsman Corporation
Before joining Venator Materials, John Elderkin worked at Huntsman Corporation in various capacities. He served as European Master Data Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as Financial Reporting Accountant from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he worked on the HSIMS Project from 2013 to 2015. His experience at Huntsman contributed to his expertise in financial management and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
John Elderkin has a solid educational background in finance and accounting. He studied Accounting and Finance at the University of the West of England, achieving a BA Hons from 1984 to 1987. He furthered his education by obtaining Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, completing the program from 1987 to 1991. He also completed his A and O Levels at Charters School Sunningdale from 1977 to 1984.
Professional Skills
In his current role at Venator Materials, John Elderkin supports the TiO2 Finance Director in maintaining a robust reporting capability. His responsibilities include forecasting and strategic support processes, ensuring that financial data is accurately reported and analyzed. His extensive experience in financial management and data analysis enables him to provide valuable insights for decision-making.