Description
Senior Finance Analyst required to join an American multinational medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer for a 12 Month contract based in Pinewood, Wokingham.
- Establish yourself in a multi-national organisation
- Long-term contract with good possibility of extension
- Drive quality within the finance division
Knowledge/Experience/Skills required
Essential:
University Degree and recognised Professional Accountancy qualification
Minimum +4 years post-qualification experience
Candidate must have a strong analytical mind set and must be able to analyse financial data ensuring that it makes business sense
Highly computer literate, experience with ERP systems and Microsoft packages, specifically Microsoft Excel
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
Strong team player and ethical (Credo minded)
Self-starter
Knowledge of US GAAP accounting and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
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
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 Manager Regional Office and business partners, as well as reporting & alignment of plan and actuals with Global partners.
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
Other Working Relationships (The main internal and external relationships connected with the job, other than immediate manager and subordinates)
Central Team in Regional Office overseeing accounting
BU Finance peers across Vision Care EMA
Other Finance colleagues - eg Global, FP&A, Supply Chain
Principal internal customer base will be Regional Office business partners
In summary, required to work within a complex Matrix structure with several key internal customers
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 EMA Finance team.
The Role:
To provide financial analysis, advice and proactive support to the Vision Care Regional Office Group including Global
Member of the Vision Care Regional Office Business Partnering Team
One of nine analysts in the Vision Care EMA Fusion markets
No direct reports
Responsibility across 15 SAP company codes and 10 MRCs
Main Responsibilities:
Be the lead finance partner for assigned Regional functional budget holders
Key finance contact on assigned functional budgets with Global Finance
Process owner for headcount reporting for the Regional Office
Perform global submissions for plan & actuals for EMA based Global Functions
Build interdependent partnerships across the wider organisation
Load financial plans in SAP for Regional Office
Back up process owner for key finance systems,eg Winshuttle, sharepoint
Back up on the hedging process for Vision Care EMA
Back up for ensuring critical SAP finance processes (eg ZBRAVO, GRR3) are maintained and updated for changes in reporting requirements
M/E Close Support including journal processing
Proactively contribute to maintaining and improving a strong internal control environment eg understanding and applying SOPs/Work Instructions, identifying risks and proposing potential solutions etc.
Compliance with J&J Records Retention rules and HCC/HCBI/IAPP requirements
Involvement in/driving standardisation of process improvement and sharing best practice across the organisation
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
A degree of overseas travel may be required and is dependent on project involvement
The Company:
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
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