Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations (Maternity Cover)

Johnson Matthey; Royston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Retirement savings

Company-matched Share Incentive Plan

Life Assurance

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst, Operations, for a fixed-term maternity cover, to support regional finance, commercial and supply chain decision-making across Europe. The role involves providing timely financial performance reporting, owning monthly forecasts, and delivering variance and profitability analyses to drive informed actions.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree and progress toward an internationally recognised accounting qualification, with strong

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, with budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to interpret complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across functions and geographies in operational, commercial and finance environments.

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 planning and decision-making.
• Preparing financial analysis, including variance, trend and profitability analysis, to identify key performance drivers, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

University degree

Accounting qualification progress

Education

University degree

Accounting qualification in progress

Job description

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:

• 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

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and

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.
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