Operations Financial Controller

Matthey; Billingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Billingham is seeking an Operations Financial Controller to drive financial insights and reporting across manufacturing sites. This role involves coordinating monthly finance reports, preparing dashboards using SAP and Excel, and supporting project initiatives for site expansions. The ideal candidate has prior experience in manufacturing finance and is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills. This position supports a balanced approach to reporting and project work, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Retirement savings

Share plans

Commuter allowances

Medical plans

Fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a multisite environment.
• Qualified accountant status is essential.
• Strong SAP experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly operational finance reporting across manufacturing sites.
• Prepare financial insights and dashboards using SAP and Excel.
• Support project work related to site expansions and improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong SAP experience

Advanced analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Operations Financial Controller page is loaded## Operations Financial Controllerlocations: Billingham - UK: Royston - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-013961# 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:* Coordinating monthly operational finance reporting across multiple manufacturing sites, including production costs, variances and inventory* Preparing financial insights, KPIs and dashboards using SAP, Excel and reporting tools* Supporting manufacturing, site finance teams and Procurement Excellence to improve cost efficiency and profitability* Challenging and validating financial data from sites and ensuring alignment with group reporting* Supporting project work related to site expansion, new assets and manufacturing improvement initiatives# Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:* Experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within a multisite environment* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)* Strong SAP experience (highly preferred) and advanced analytical/Excel skills* Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building across operations, procurement and site finance* 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 discountsAt 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 [e-mail]. 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.#EVB #LI-SS1 #CVLTo 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: . 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.