At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Global Chemicals & LST Finance Business Partner, 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
- Partnering with the Global Chemicals & LST leadership teams to drive financial and operational performance across the business.
- Leading forecasting, budgeting and performance management activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
- Providing insight and challenge on business performance, using data‑driven analysis to identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions.
- Driving integrated business planning processes and supporting decision‑making across cost, revenue and working capital initiatives.
- Delivering robust financial evaluation and commercial insight for capital investment opportunities and strategic business decisions.
- Leading and developing a Finance Business Partner, creating a high‑performing team that supports business growth and continuous improvement.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role
- Professional accounting qualification, or equivalent experience, with significant post‑qualification finance experience.
- Proven experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Strong analytical capability, including experience interpreting complex financial data and presenting clear recommendations to leadership teams.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, alongside excellent financial planning and forecasting expertise.
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with experience supporting organisational change and business transformation.
- Strong communication, commercial awareness and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues for a broad audience.
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
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.
Equal opportunities
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.
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Global Chemicals & LST Finance Business Partner employer: Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey in Swindon is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong commitment to Environmental Health and Safety, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Employees benefit from a quality-first approach and are part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
