Senior Financial Analyst

Johnson Matthey; Devon (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Life Insurance

Medical plans

Incentive plan

Job summary

Johnson Matthey, a world-leading materials company, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to drive budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning for plant cost centres. You will deliver variance analysis and detailed cost reporting, partnering with operations and finance to identify opportunities and risks, and to enhance reporting and cash forecasting.

Proficiency in Excel and data analytics is essential. Preferred candidates hold a university degree with ACA/CIMA or equivalent, and have strong

Qualifications

• University degree qualification and a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong experience in management accounting, cost analysis and financial planning within manufacturing.
• Understanding of production costing, variance analysis and financial performance drivers.
• Ability to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders and provide actionable business insights.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience within the chemicals, automotive or related industrial sectors would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities for plant cost centres, including headcount and people costs.
• Provide timely variance analysis, cost reporting and forecasting insights throughout the month-end close process.
• Deliver clear management reporting on production and overhead costs, including Monthly Operating Report submissions.
• Partner with plant operations and finance stakeholders to identify trends, risks and opportunities through detailed analysis.
• Review production costs, standard cost allocations and cost variances to support improved business performance.
• Build strong relationships across operational, commercial and technical teams to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve visibility into business results.
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity planning activities through analysis of working capital and operational performance.
• Prepare complex excel financial reports utilizing high proficiency in Excel and Data analytics.

Skills

Management accounting

Cost analysis

Financial planning

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

University degree + ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Data analytics

Job description

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Devon PA.

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Financial Analyst, you'll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you'll help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life-saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities for plant cost centres , including headcount and people costs.
• Provide timely variance analysis, cost reporting and forecasting insights throughout the month-end close process.
• Deliver clear management reporting on production and overhead costs, including Monthly Operating Report submissions.
• Partner with plant operations and finance stakeholders to identify trends, risks and opportunities through detailed analysis.
• Review production costs, standard cost allocations and cost variances to support improved business performance.
• Build strong relationships across operational, commercial and technical teams to support accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and enhance financial reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve visibility into business results.
• Support cash forecasting and liquidity planning activities through analysis of working capital and operational performance.
• Prepare complex excel financial reports utilizing high proficiency in Excel and Data analytics.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• University degree qualification and a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong experience in management accounting, cost analysis and financial planning within manufacturing.
• Understanding of production costing, variance analysis and financial performance drivers.
• Ability to challenge constructively, influence stakeholders and provide actionable business insights.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience within the chemicals, automotive or related industrial sectors would be advantageous.

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:

• 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.

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