Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations (Maternity Cover)

Johnson Matthey; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Retirement savings

Company-matched Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance, Income Protection and

Job summary

Johnson Matthey plc is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations, to join our finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover lasting up to 24 months. The role supports European non-production plants with reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.

You will partner with regional finance, commercial and supply chain teams, own monthly forecasts, review profitability and cost drivers, and contribute to budgeting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, with strong forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across functions and geographies, particularly within operational, commercial and finance environments.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• A university degree and an internationally recognised accounting qualification, or active progress towards obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Providing prompt, clear and comprehensive financial performance reporting and insights for non-production plants across Europe.
• Owning monthly forecasting activities, including product revenue and operating cost forecasts, to support effective business planning and decision-making.
• Preparing financial analysis, including variance, trend and profitability analysis, to identify key performance drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Partnering with regional finance, commercial and supply chain teams to review performance, challenge assumptions and drive informed actions.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring an accurate financial outlook that enables short and medium-term planning.
• Reviewing inventory, product pricing and operational cost drivers to provide actionable insights and ensure they are accurately reflected in forecasts.
• Building strong relationships with regional stakeholders and delivering ad hoc financial analysis to support both tactical and strategic needs.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

University degree

Accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA) in progress

Job description

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, expected to last up to 24 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

The role:

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations, you will help drive our goals by:

• Providing prompt, clear and comprehensive financial performance reporting and insights for non-production plants across Europe.
• Owning monthly forecasting activities, including product revenue and operating cost forecasts, to support effective business planning and decision-making.
• Preparing financial analysis, including variance, trend and profitability analysis, to identify key performance drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Partnering with regional finance, commercial and supply chain teams to review performance, challenge assumptions and drive informed actions.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring an accurate financial outlook that enables short and medium-term planning.
• Reviewing inventory, product pricing and operational cost drivers to provide actionable insights and ensure they are accurately reflected in forecasts.
• Building strong relationships with regional stakeholders and delivering ad hoc financial analysis to support both tactical

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, with strong forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across functions and geographies, particularly within operational, commercial and finance environments.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• A university degree and an internationally recognised accounting qualification, or active progress towards obtaining one.

What we offer:

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:

• Competitive Retirement savings
• Company-matched Share Incentive Plan
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness
• Medical Plans/Health Assessments
• Retailer and Wellbeing Discounts
• Competitive Annual Incentive Plan

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.

Closing date for applications:

This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.