Overview
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.
Job Function: Finance | Job Sub Function: Finance Business Partners | Job Category: Professional
Role Overview
As the primary finance partner to site operations, you will be responsible for budgeting, capital tracking, inventory control, costing, and monthly close activities. You will lead and oversee the work of two team members, delivering clear and concise financial insights to senior management. This role requires a balance of strong technical expertise in cost accounting and forecasting, combined with proactive and pragmatic business partnering. You will also independently identify and implement opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, analyze, and present monthly manufacturing results, providing clear explanations of financial performance
* Manage standard and actual costing processes, including inventory and accruals reconciliation
* Own the site budgeting process and rolling forecasts, including variance analysis and actionable recommendations for plant leadership
* Lead CAPEX financial management, including business case development, tracking spend vs. budget, and validating realized benefits
* Monitor and analyze key inventory metrics such as inventory turns, scrap, and obsolescence, ensuring strong data integrity within the ERP system
* Provide day-to-day guidance to team members by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and supporting their development
Candidate Profile
* Strong communicator with the ability to translate operational data into clear financial insights for senior stakeholders
* Proactive, self-driven, and capable of working independently while identifying practical improvements
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
* Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a small team
* Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and Power BI, with the ability to navigate ERP costing modules and MRP data
* Professional qualification is required (ACCA or CIMA)
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with JD Edwards (JDE)
* Professional certification (CPA, CMA) or MBA
Tools, Outcomes & Work Environment
* SAP S/4HANA (required), JD Edwards (preferred), Excel, Power BI
* Key Outcomes: Accurate and timely financial close with clear variance explanations; reliable budget and forecast accuracy; CAPEX execution aligned with plans; improved inventory efficiency (higher turns, reduced scrap and obsolescence)
Team & Location
* Lead a small, on-site finance team
* On-site presence expected, with one day per week remote working option
Company Change Notice
On October 14, 2025, Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. It is anticipated following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by Orthopaedics employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Orthopaedics at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Required Skills
* Communication
* Cost Accounting
* Manufacturing Finance
* Stakeholder Partnerships
Preferred Skills
* Budgeting
* Financial Analysis
* Financial Competence
* Financial Modeling
* Financial Reports
* Financial Statement Analysis
* Problem Solving
* Relationship Building
About Johnson & Johnson
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/.
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