Finance Business Partner for Catalyst Technologies Additives

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. 

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