Global Finance Business Partner

Johnson Matthey; Royston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Finance Business Partner to lead and optimize the Refining and Trading business strategy. This pivotal role involves managing P&L and Balance Sheet performance while collaborating with the Business Leadership Team to drive cost management and business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in finance, particularly within manufacturing or similar sectors. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusivity and offers a competitive compensation package, including bonuses and excellent pension contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Bonus

Excellent pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance roles, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and execute the Refining and Trading business strategy.
• Manage financial performance and provide insights for decision-making.
• Develop and inspire the finance team to align with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication

Cost Management

Business Performance Management

Change Management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Global Finance Business Partner

Apply locations Royston - UK West Deptford, NJ - US

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 6 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 9, 2025 (14 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R-012101

Location: Royston UK / West Deptford US (hybrid)

Refining and Trading PGM’s is key to JMs strategy. JM is the largest recycler of PGMS in the world, allowing us to be the No. 1 supplier of secondary PGMs. This supports our Global trading desk allowing customers to source and sell metal for internal use within other JM businesses and the wider Industry.

The PGMS Refining & Trading Business Partner is akin to a Finance Director role driving and executing the Refining and Trading business strategy, optimising the P&L and Balance Sheet. The Business Partner is a Global role with a small team working across functions from Commercial, Supply chain and Operations driving business growth and cash optimisation.

The role has a direct reporting line to the PGMS CFO and serves the wider Business Leadership team to support the delivery of Refining and Trading strategy.

In this role you will:

• Accountable for business performance in P&L and Balance Sheet, ensuring alignment with budget and strategic objectives, while identifying levers to execute financial and business plans.
• Partner with the Business Leadership Team to influence decisions, set periodic targets, drive cost management forecasts, and lead course correction actions when needed.
• Manage financial performance through integrated business planning (IBP), identifying critical actions, providing insights, and supporting decisions on cost, working capital, and revenue initiatives.
• Mitigate metal price risks by executing strategies with PMM, prioritising capital investments, and providing real-time financial analysis to drive profitability and decision-making.
• Lead transformation and change management initiatives, focusing on performance management processes, forecasting, and data-driven improvements to unlock better business outcomes.
• Develop, coach, and inspire the finance team to build capability, ensure talent management and succession planning, and align team performance with business goals.

Key requirements:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant experience as a Finance Director in manufacturing or similar industries; experience in science, technology, or engineering is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience working internationally across cultures and matrix structures.
• Proven ability to drive business performance while maintaining strong control environments, systems, and processes in complex businesses.
• Experience influencing colleagues outside direct reporting lines and across global teams.
• Willingness to travel moderately as part of the role.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

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