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Head of Business Planning and Performance at Johnson Matthey · United…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeUnited Kingdom
Job Description
Head of Business Planning and Performance
Location: UK Flexible
At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As the Head of Business Planning and Performance,you’lljoin a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry,you’llhelp tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modernlifeand supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying,refiningand recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.
The role:
As the Head of Business Planning and Performance, you will help drive our goals by:
Leading the integrated business planning framework, aligning strategic planning, S&OP,budgetingand forecasting processes
Acting as the Finance lead for S&OP and capital expenditure, ensuring alignment between financial plans and operational delivery
Partnering with CAS toprovidefinancial insight,challengeand support for strategic initiatives
Coordinating finance input into executive materials and ensuring clear, consistent financial messaging for leadership and investor audiences
Driving cross-functional alignment across Finance, Procurement and Capital Projects to ensure robust planning,governanceand performance tracking
Providingdata-led insights to senior stakeholders to support decision-making, riskvisibilityand performance improvement
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
Significant experiencewithin a finance function in a large, complexorganisation
Strong knowledge of financial planning, performanceanalysisand integrated business planning processes
Proven ability to influence and build relationships across senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Strong communicationskills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear insights
Strategic mindset with ability to balance long-term planning and detailed analysis
Even if you only match some of the skills,we’dlove to hear from you to discuss further!
What we offer:
We make sure salaries are fair,competitiveand aligned to individual roles,experienceand 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 GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. 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.
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