Head of Finance

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.  

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! 

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. 

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. 

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.