Head of Finance

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Johnson Matthey · London, UK

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About the role

As a Head of Finance, you will help drive our goals by: Leading financial performance across the UK, ensuring delivery of P&L, cash and working capital commitments Partnering with operations and commercial teams to set targets and drive accountability for cost, margin and productivity Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing challenge and insight on strategic and operational decisions Owning planning cycles including budget, forecasts and long-range plans, with clear scenario analysis and course correction Driving performance insight through robust KPI tracking, root cause analysis and delivery of corrective actions Leading governance, controls and audit readiness, while developing a high-performing UK finance team Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: Proven senior finance leadership experience with accountability for complex P&Ls Strong understanding of financial governance, balance sheet management and audit processes Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insight Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, margin and profitability analysis within a manufacturing or industrial setting Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders across a matrix organisation Professional finance qualification ( e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience Even if you only match some of the skills, we'd love to hear from you to discuss further!

Benefits

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 savingsCompany matched Share Incentive PlanLife Assurance, Income Protection and Critical IllnessMedical plans/health assessmentsRetailer and Wellbeing discountsCompetitive annual incentive planReady 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.Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised .To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice . By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.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.Health insuranceFlexible schedule

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At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Head of Finance, 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.

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