Operations Financial Controller (Billingham)

Johnson Matthey; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable technologies is seeking an Operations Financial Controller to join their team in the City of Westminster. The role involves coordinating financial reporting across manufacturing sites, preparing insights with SAP and Excel, and supporting teams to improve cost efficiency. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with manufacturing finance experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers competitive benefits and encourages a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Share plans

Saving accounts

House saving funds

Life and disability insurance

Commuter allowances and loans

Medical plans / health assessments

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a multisite environment.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong SAP experience and advanced analytical/Excel skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management across operations, procurement, and finance.
• Proactive and adaptable to change with high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly operational finance reporting across multiple sites.
• Prepare financial insights, KPIs, and dashboards using reporting tools.
• Support finance teams and Procurement Excellence to improve cost efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

Stakeholder management

SAP experience

Advanced analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

With over 200 years of history, Johnson Matthey is accelerating the transition to net zero. As an Operations Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role within our corporate and operations finance team, helping us understand production cost drivers across multiple manufacturing sites. This role offers a strong balance of monthly reporting and project work, with exposure to growth initiatives, site expansions and continuous improvement across the CT organisation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating monthly operational finance reporting across multiple manufacturing sites, including production costs, variances and inventory
• Preparing financial insights, KPIs and dashboards using SAP, Excel and reporting tools
• Supporting manufacturing, site finance teams and Procurement Excellence to improve cost efficiency and, savings

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a multisite environment
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong SAP experience (highly preferred) and advanced analytical/Excel skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building across operations, procurement and site finance
• A proactive, independent approach with the ability to adapt to change and deliver high-quality outputs

Benefits

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Location

TS23 1LB, Billingham, County Durham, North East, UK

Location: Chilton

How to apply

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact . We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.