Head of Business Planning and Performance in London

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated business planning framework, aligning strategic planning, S&OP, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Act as the Finance lead for S&OP and capital expenditure, ensuring alignment between financial plans and operational delivery.
• Partner with CAS to provide financial insight, challenge and support for strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate finance input into executive materials and ensure clear, consistent financial messaging for leadership and investor audiences.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Finance, Procurement and Capital Projects to ensure robust planning, governance and performance tracking.
• Provide data-led insights to senior stakeholders to support decision-making, risk visibility and performance improvement.

Key qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience within a finance function in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, performance analysis and integrated business planning processes.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear insights.
• Strategic mindset with ability to balance long-term planning and detailed analysis.

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.

How to apply and additional information

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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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.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you need support with your application, email us.

Are you passionate about sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy, and reducing carbon emissions? At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life. Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.