Description
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
Finance Analyst (Supply Chain)
Job Purpose
To provide financial analysis and advice to the Supply Chain Vision Care Management Team in Sunbury and Country/Finance Managers in all markets for the European Vision Centre (EVC) and Regional Selling Centre (RSC) expenses
To assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and report to Corporate.
To provide the UK and Republic of Ireland legal entity with appropriate information for the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
To provide financial analysis regarding transportation costs for EMA SAP Markets
2. Dimensions
To support the Supply Chain Vision Care function
One of nine analysts in the Vision Care EMA Fusion markets
No direct reports
Responsibility across 15 SAP company codes and 10 MRCs
3. Main Responsibilities (The major end results the job is expected to achieve)
Prepare, review and analyse the monthly financial statements for local and regional management covering the RSC and EVC.
Prepare detailed expense budgets and forecasts for transport and inventory with the assistance of local management.
Complete transportation metrics to help the transport manager understand transport costs.
Preparation of ad-hoc reports for management.
Monitoring and assessment of financial controls in conjunction with the Supply Chain Controller.
Implementation and development of finance and business policies and procedures in conjunction with Financial Controller.
Liaison with EMEA Management to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
Business Partner to the Supply Chain Director and other functional heads in the overall management of the Supply Chain Vision Care business.
Proactively take responsibility for personal development
Contribute to the improvement in employee satisfaction across the wider Finance Team
Be a role model for the Leadership Imperatives within the Finance department and support mutual development of the peer analyst group.
Engage in productive 2-way quality P&D 5 conversations
Any other relevant work
4. Background Information and Main Activities (The background and operating environment of the job)
The location of the role is in Sunbury
A degree of overseas travel may be required and is dependent on project involvement
5. Knowledge/Experience/Skills required (The competencies needed to perform the job - essential and preferred)
Essential:
University Degree and recognised Professional Accountancy qualification
Minimum +4 years post-qualification experience
Knowledge of US GAAP accounting and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Ability to bring clarity to complex business issues and proven success in managing complex projects and processes
A track record of driving constructive change should be evident
Excellent communication and business partnering skills including:
must be able to work with and influence internal customers
comfortable in challenging internal customers in a non-confrontational way
proven ability to work with people at all management levels including VP
able to communicate fluently across the organisation
simplify complex written communications
adapt style and content for all levels of the organization in English
Ability to analyse financial data ensuring that it makes business sense
Strong team player and ethical (Credo minded)
Self-starter
Highly computer literate, experience with ERP systems and Microsoft packages.
Influencing skills - across cultural differences and ensuring all management understand the financial priorities and constraints, ability to align business partners on tough financial calls
Committed to on-time-zero-defect reporting and compliance with J&J standards
Utilize knowledge of organizational drivers, dynamics, and informal networks to influence appropriate business decisions
Deliver presentations to senior management with confidence in English; facilitate group discussions to ensure understanding and achieve the best possible outcome; provide recommendations and solutions; encourage others to speak their mind; demonstrate confidence to acknowledge when answer is unknown to a business question
Share important and useful information; stay focused on the issues; foster an environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and best practice (internal and external)
Demonstrate work life balance; solicit feedback on organizational health and implement improvements; remove barriers to success
Anticipate and manage competing and changing priorities; recommend trade-offs for business impact
Communicate and get cross-organizational alignment around the time constraints and commitments required; anticipate and resolve workload bottlenecks
Strong continuous improvement mind-set
Preferred:
Experience at a similar level, or within a multinational environment.
Experience with corporate accounting systems ( SAP) and proficient spreadsheet skills
6. Assignment and Planning of Work (The planning of work and how it is generated)
Much of the work is generated around the month/quarter ends focusing on P&L reviews with EMA Supply Chain Director and business partners and pre close preparation and post close
A primary focus from Jun - Dec is the business plan and business updates (eg JU, NU etc.)
An ability to adjust to changing timetables and short lead times is frequently required
As an integral member of the Supply Chain Team there is a requirement to be involved in company projects
7. Other Working Relationships (The main internal and external relationships connected with the job, other than immediate manager and subordinates)
BU Finance peers across Vision Care EMA
Other Finance colleagues - eg Global, FP&A, Supply Chain
Principal internal customer base will be Supply Chain business partners
In summary, required to work within a complex Matrix structure with several key internal customers
8. Problems/Key
The key feature of the role is its diverse nature. The job holder will work in a team with a wide range of responsibilities and will be expected to move competently between each area. The job holder will need to develop an understanding/appreciation of all aspects of work within the Regional Office Finance team.
The job holder will need to be able to balance the diverse demands of the role on a daily basis and have a clear understanding of where the priorities lie.
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