What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Business Partner for Catalyst Technologies Additives position at Johnson Matthey Plc?
Vacancy: Finance Business Partner for Catalyst Technologies Additives Location: Savannah, GA - US Job Family: Financial Planning and Analysis Together for a cleaner, healthier world. Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organization, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing 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 than 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 organizations 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. Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain, developing and supplying high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable efficient, profitable, and sustainable operations. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the shift to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector. Your responsibilities: • Partner with the Managing Director to steer financial planning and deliver strategic insights that support commercial decision-making. • Lead the commercial budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzing risk factors and developing mitigation strategies to ensure delivery against targets. • Drive margin enhancement through pricing oversight, customer profitability analysis, and implementation of cost-to-serve modelling. • Manage financial risk by developing system-driven processes for credit assessment and contract reviews, ensuring compliance and reducing manual intervention. • Collaborate with commercial teams on investment proposals, validating data and challenging underlying assumptions to ensure sound financial decision-making. • Evaluate market dynamics and competitor performance to inform strategic positioning and long-term commercial growth. Requirements for the role: • Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. CPA or equivalent) with experience in manufacturing or industrial settings. • Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel and financial analysis tools. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful insight. • Proven ability to build strategic and collaborative relationships across teams. • Commercial financial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence business decisions. • Proactive, autonomous, and self-sufficient; able to take ownership and drive outcomes with minimal oversight. We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions. 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. We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations. Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share and flexible working patterns. Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2-weeks, early application is advised. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact the GlobalRecruit@matthey.com #LI-KN1 To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice. Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com) We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you need support with your application email GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. For further information on diversity, inclusion and belonging at JM click here to find out more. Are you passionate about sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy, and reducing carbon emissions? At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life. Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.