Financial Accountant (Compliance & Controls)

Location: Pilar (hybrid)

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Financial Accountant (Compliance & Controls), you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry, you’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern life and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying, refining and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.

The role:

As a Financial Accountant (Compliance & Controls), you will help drive our goals by:

• Owning statutory and legal financial reporting for the site, including preparation and sign‑off of statutory accounts and financial accounting packs.
• Delivering accurate P&L and balance sheet reporting, working closely with Plant Management Accountants and Accounting Services to ensure data integrity.
• Leading monthly balance sheet and P&L reviews, ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal accounting policies and control requirements.
• Managing external audit and statutory close processes, acting as the primary contact for auditors and third‑party queries.
• Designing, implementing and monitoring plant‑level financial controls, identifying risks and driving remediation actions where required.
• Partnering with Sector Finance teams on tax, treasury, accounting policy and wider compliance matters, including ad‑hoc improvement projects.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Proven experience leading financial controls, compliance and risk management activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across finance and non‑finance teams.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, Professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA or equivalent – nice to have)
• In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and experience applying standards within a complex or global organisation.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of written and spoken English.
• A structured, delivery‑focused approach with the confidence to manage multiple priorities under time pressure.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

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:

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Employee recognition program
• Medical insurance
• 2 additional paid leave days annually
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Meal and transportation allowances
• Vacation bonus
• 21 days of holidays
• On-site occupational health and nutritionist services
• Exclusive discounts on gym memberships, car maintenance, and electronics
• Access to virtual learning and development platforms
• Daycare expense reimbursement

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 GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. 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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