Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations (Maternity Cover)

Matthey; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Vacation days

Pension plan

Volunteering days

Career growth

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations, to join a world-leading metals company on a fixed-term maternity cover up to 24 months, with potential extension. You will deliver timely financial performance reporting and support planning across European non-production plants.

This role requires strong forecasting, budgeting and analysis, with cross‑functional collaboration across regional finance, commercial and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Significant FP&A experience with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree and an internationally recognised accounting qualification, or progress towards one.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly financial performance reporting and insights for non-production plants across Europe.
• Own monthly forecasting, including product revenue and operating costs.
• Prepare variance, trend, and profitability analyses.
• Partner with regional finance, commercial, and supply chain teams.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes to enable planning.
• Review inventory, pricing and cost drivers to reflect in forecasts.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis for regional stakeholders.

Skills

FP&A experience

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Accounting qualification

Education

University degree

Accounting qualification 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:

• 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.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

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:

• Health & Well‑being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program
• Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance
• 25 days of paid vacation leave
• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions
• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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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.