Finance Director Americas

Job title:

Finance Director, Clean Air.

Location:

U.S., Mexico. At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Finance Director, Clean Air, you will join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You will help tackle the world’s biggest challenges – cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives – as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter for a healthier and more resilient future.

• Own regional financial performance for the Americas, including P&L and balance‑sheet accountability, forecasting, and delivery of earnings, cash, and working‑capital targets.
• Lead finance business partnering across Operations and Commercial, driving performance against productivity, cost, margin, and mix targets through clear operating rhythms and accountability.
• Act as a key finance advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team, providing challenge and insight on strategic decisions including pricing, footprint, investments, and restructuring.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes, including scenario planning, risk management, and performance tracking across the region.
• Lead and develop the Americas finance team, building capability across FP&A, controllership, and plant finance, and strengthening financial processes and governance.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) or MBA preferred.
• Proven regional or segment finance leadership experience with accountability for sizeable P&Ls, including budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and value creation.
• Strong experience in balance‑sheet ownership, statutory compliance, audit processes, and financial controls across multiple entities or countries.
• Advanced analytical and commercial capability, with ability to translate complex data into clear insight, scenarios, and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic and stakeholder management skills, with experience operating in complex matrix environments and driving decisions across finance and business leadership teams.

• Salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities.
• Supportive of hybrid and flexible working.
• Life, medical and other benefits that support employees’ financial and physical wellbeing.

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.