Royston, UK (hybrid)
World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.
The role:
As a Commercial Finance Analyst, you will help drive our goals by:
Serving as a trusted finance partner to the European Commercial BP and sales teams, providing real-time, user-friendly financial insights to support informed decision-making.
Supporting performance management through financial analysis, modelling and evaluation, identifying key value levers to drive business performance and strategic outcomes.
Evaluating financial KPIs within the new business quotation process, ensuring alignment with Clean Air’s P&L and balance sheet objectives, and contributing to profitability improvement plans.
Leading the customer inflation claim module by ensuring accurate data sharing, compliance with customer requirements, and effective resolution of customer issues and commercial terms.
Tracking customer profitability, supporting Commercial Excellence and Pricing Excellence initiatives, and ensuring alignment with short- and long-term financial planning objectives.
Supporting annual budgeting and long-range sales planning, driving the implementation of global finance processes, and ensuring robust financial controls and compliance across the European commercial function.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
Bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is preferred.
Strong finance background with substantial experience in large corporate environments, ideally within a commercial function. Industry experience in chemicals or automotive is an advantage.
Advanced capabilities in business planning, financial performance management, and commercial value maximisation.
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable objectives across medium- to long-term horizons.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with fluency in English and the ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders across geographies.
Strategic, results-driven professional; trusted collaborator and effective change agent, capable of working with a high degree of autonomy.
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:
Retirement savings
Share plans
Saving accounts
Life and disability insurance
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discounts
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.
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