Description
Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886.
This job with Johnson & Johnson is a temporary assignment and is being managed by Kelly Services on behalf of Johnson & Johnson. Successful candidates will be placed at the Johnson & Johnson assignment and managed by Kelly Services
In this exciting Emerging market role, the Senior Commercial Support Analyst will lead the overall forecasting, planning and analysis activities by partnering with the local Finance Director and Business Unit Finance team as well as other BS CoE teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and analytical skills with a successful track record of operating in a complex and often ambiguous environment. They will have strong leadership and influencing skills to effectively drive the business planning process and standardization.
Summary of key responsibilities:
Proactively lead and own P&L, Balance Sheet and Headcount business plan and related processes and their accurate and timely submissions in the system
Prepare monthly/forecast performance decks and reports providing first line commentary to enable framing by the BUF team
Drive process standardization and continuous improvements in line with EMEA and BS CoE strategy. Support/lead process improvement projects relevant to Emerging markets and wider EMEA.
Process responsibilities:
Responsibilities in this role are to ensure support in the areas of forecasting planning and reporting within the BS CoE Emerging Markets cluster (Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Turkey). The areas covered are often complex in nature and require process expertise, in depth knowledge of J&J worldwide and FP&A procedures and detailed understanding of each area.
Proactively lead and own P&L, Balance Sheet and Headcount business plans and related processes and their accurate and timely submissions in the system (TM1, Bravo App, Bravo);
Support Commercial Support Manager Emerging Markets and local Business Unit Finance (BUF) teams in all elements of Forecasting, Planning and Reporting
Assist in the preparation of ad hoc reporting & performance analytics. GP analysis, Price volume, Budget vs Actual reports, Sales Reports, Spend Optimization, Trending.
Preparation of the monthly performance decks and BP/Forecast decks adding first line commentary to enable framing by the BUF team
Ensure Bravo (corporate consolidation) reporting is accurate and timely for all business plans and updates
Liaise with BUF local team and BS COE Emerging Markets and BS CoE Regional Team to ensure delivery of efficient reporting through automation and standardisation.
Manage monthly reporting activities for your countries of responsibility in a timely and accurate manner
Understand the tax model structure for management reporting company
Analyse, interpret, communicate & review financial performance
Meet all Compliance Requirements: SOX, J&J Records Retention rules, HCC/HCBI/IAPP
Drive process standardization and continuous improvements in line with EMEA and BS CoE strategy
Support/lead process improvement projects relevant to Emerging markets and wider EMEA
Share best practice across BS CoE Team & wider EMEA Finance teams
Assist the BS CoE Commercial Support Manager for Emerging Markets in the documentation of current processes - SOPs, work instructions, process flows, etc.
Build strong interdependent partnerships with the BS CoE and Regional Finance Teams at all appropriate levels
Provide financial leadership & analysis of new service opportunities, other key projects and ensure ongoing monitoring
Proactively take responsibility for personal development
Ad hoc/continuous improvement projects
Experience Required
Strong accounting background
Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel proficiency desired), TM1 and ideally J&J systems
Experience at a similar level and/or within a multinational environment.
Experience in process improvement/transformational projects Skills and Competencies:
Fluency in English (written & oral) a must
Strong analytical skills, ability to analyse and interpret financial data
Post-qualification experience
Ability to bring clarity to complex business issues and proven success in managing projects & processes
Strong communication, influencing & business partnering skills with an ability to flex communication styles appropriate to different levels and stakeholders
Strong Business Mindset
Anticipate and manage competing and changing priorities; recommend trade-offs for business impact
Committed to on-time-zero-defect reporting and compliance with J&J standards
Demonstrate honesty and ethical behavior in all areas of responsibility, and act as a role model for J&J Credo values
Working to tight deadlines
Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment across all layers of the finance tiers
Qualifications:
Financial Degree
Recognised Professional Accountancy qualification