Business Analyst - SG&A R&D

Together For A Cleaner, Healthier World

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology, employs more than 10,000 people in over 30 countries. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. More than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Our Clean Air sector excels in sustainable technology. We use our scientific know-how to create innovative products that play a crucial part in reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality, helping our customers meet legislative requirements globally.

Role Overview

The role reports to the US Business Insights Leader and is responsible for delivering all aspects of US Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) and Research and Development (R&D) functions. With specific responsibility for expenses, headcount, costs including CAPEX, depreciation, alongside budgeting & forecasting for variations. Additional support will be provided as liaison with the US tax team. The incumbent will be responsible for regular discussions and reviews with the stakeholders throughout the functions.

Your Responsibilities :

• Assist with developing and submitting Plant budgets, forecasting templates, and long-range plans within the JM Clean Air planning and forecasting cycles focusing on all cost centers for the plants, including a granular understanding of headcount and people costs.
• Responsible for providing variations analysis, downloads and forecasts in real time and summarizing these through the month end close and forecasting process.
• Provide Plant Management team, Business and Finance stakeholders with prompt, clear, comprehensive reporting summarizing monthly SG&A and R&D costs against targets.
• Review cost center accounts with the GL Accountants to ensure that balance sheets are recorded accurately.
• Work closely with the Plant Finance Manager to provide business partnering support to the plant SG&A, global SG&A, and R&D teams.
• Act as key point of contact for US Tax team for investigation, support, and internal audits for all US Tax.
• Liaise with all departments, especially supply chain, procurement, HR, IT, local finance, for reporting to following sector policies.
• Prepare ad hoc Plant financial analysis to support Plant Management team with tactical and strategic decision-making including process optimization suggestions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Plant Management team and Sector team stakeholders involved in Plant management accounting processes.

Requirements for the Role :

How You Will Be Rewarded :

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

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