Senior Finance Analyst - FP&A

Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst – FP&A Vision (Cluster)

Location: Pinewood UK

Reporting to: Senior Finance Manager – FP&A Vision

ABOUT THE JOB:

At Johnson & Johnson Vision, we have an aggressive ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That’s why, through our operating companies, we’ve developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better, and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com. Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Finance Analyst to join the EMEA Financial Planning & Analysis Vision Finance Team. This role will have responsibility for partnering with and supporting the country Business Unit Finance (BUF) with financial planning, reporting, and analytical activities. The role will support the Vision Care EMEA Western Cluster, which is subject to change.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

Lead financial planning and forecasting activities in collaboration with the BUF.

Consolidate analysis and commentary to ensure plans are based on solid assumptions and robust data, highlighting key risks and opportunities.

Support the preparation and consolidation of budget presentations and loading on plans into the relevant systems.

Business Results & Reporting

Deliver standard reporting and performance analytics/insights to support markets in understanding their financial performance, trends, and key drivers.

Consolidation of risks and opportunities that give insights to key stakeholders which will aid decision making.

Closely communicate with BUF and wider FP&A for business performance reporting and analytics.

Ad-hoc financial analysis and project work.

Support continuous improvement and simplification activities.

Compliance & Best Practice

Proactively maintain and improve internal control environments to meet J&J internal, SOX, and external statutory compliance governance.

Support regional SOX compliance deliverables, and internal/external audits.

Challenge the current process and seek process improvement opportunities to drive simplification and value creation.

Qualifications

Qualifications

The following skills/experience will be greatly valued in the selection process:

A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably a major in Accounting or Finance.

A Master’s MBA or financial certification in CPA/CA or other financial certifications is required.

A minimum of five years of finance or accounting.

Proven analytical, conceptual, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, working to achieve tight deadlines

Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural, cross-functional environment across all layers of the business

Knowledge of SOX controls and USGAAP

Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills

Experience with reporting tools such as SAP, Power BI, Tableau

Desirable: Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer products industries, as well as public accounting

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we in the United Kingdom are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong”!