Operations Business Partner

Vacancy: Finance Business Partner Operations (Sector)

Location: Royston, UK

Job Family: Finance

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Finance Business Partner Operations partners to central operations (Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply Chain) functions to drive value creation by optimising the P&L and Balance Sheet impact of functional decisions. Drive the delivery of CA financial and operational KPIs working with the business to identify operational opportunities.

Leading or coordinating key initiatives across Clean Air Operations, working across the business to ensure trade-offs between functions. cost lines and P&L and Balance Sheet are understood. Deliver sound financial planning and analysis to support decision making and resource allocation.

Your responsibilities:

• Be a trusted business partner to the operations function, developing a deep understanding of the business and manufacturing plants, building a real and proactive partnership with operations leaders, providing real time financial support, delivering information in a clear and user-friendly manner, and being able to convey challenging and insightful messages.
• Support Operations Finance Director with strategic planning and value-creating agenda by directly leading or coordinating financial target setting, financial strategy implementation and financial performance tracking for the manufacturing, procurement and supply chain functions.
• Together with the Operations Finance Director, coordinate the the annual budget and long-range planning process for the operations functions, ensuring supply plans are balanced and costed effectively (tolling and logistic on-costs), and manufacturing, procurement and supply chain excellence savings flow into the overall FP&A framework support.
• Drive continuous review and improvement of KPI performance tracking analysis, and benchmarking and identify process improvements and operations opportunities across the network. Build strategies/plans/budgets which maximise returns and profitability.
• Work with Supply Chain team to understand on-costs of matching demand and supply mismatches through the sales and operations planning process.
• Work closely with Manufacturing teams to identify, track and delivery increased value through Excellence and efficiency programmes.

Requirements for the role:

• Professional accounting qualification, e.g. ACA, CIMA or equivalent
• Significant and substantial experience in Finance function preferably in a large corporate organisation Proficient in Windows tools including Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives with medium to long time frames
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Business Planning, Financial Performance and Analysis (Advanced)
• Maximise Value (Business Case, Commercial Acumen, Cash, Working Capital, Business) Processes) (Advanced)

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

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Posted Date: 11/28/2024