Job title: Operations Financial Controller
Location: Chilton
With over 200 years of history, Johnson Matthey is accelerating the transition to net zero.
As an Operations Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role within our corporate and operations finance team, helping us understand production cost drivers across multiple manufacturing sites. This role offers a strong balance of monthly reporting and project work, with exposure to growth initiatives, site expansions and continuous improvement across the CT organisation.
The role:
As an Operations Financial Controller, you will help drive our goals by:
1. Coordinating monthly operational finance reporting across multiple manufacturing sites, including production costs, variances and inventory
2. Preparing financial insights, KPIs and dashboards using SAP, Excel and reporting tools
3. Supporting manufacturing, site finance teams and Procurement Excellence to improve cost efficiency and profitability
4. Challenging and validating financial data from sites and ensuring alignment with group reporting
5. Supporting project work related to site expansion, new assets and manufacturing improvement initiatives
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:
6. Experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a multisite environment
7. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
8. Strong SAP experience (highly preferred) and advanced analytical/Excel skills
9. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building across operations, procurement and site finance
10. A proactive, independent approach with the ability to adapt to change and deliver high-quality outputs
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
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• 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 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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