Finance Manager

Global Strategy Finance Manager

Location: Wokingham

Duration: Until February 2026

Hours: 35 hours 

This role falls outside of IR35

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager in the Close Consolidations and External Reporting (CCER) Group supporting the CFIN (Central Finance) TransAct deployment. This position is responsible for supporting the CCER Account to Report (A2R) team. 

Role and responsibilities

The Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting initiatives within the Close, Consolidations and External Reporting workstream as it relates to developing and deploying new Account to Report processes to the Finance Organization across BUF, GS & Corporate Finance Functions.  This individual will partner across the Finance 3-tier model to accelerate visibility to Financial close-related data by leveraging technology to understand and enhance processes. 

This will includes 

• Support initiatives aimed at simplifying, standardizing, and automating the financial close processes  

• Ensure the appropriate level of input from key stakeholders is incorporated into a recommendation and changes are socialized with interdependencies considered

• Ability to interact with numerous teams and leaders and will play  a supporting role in shaping Global Finance processes

• Participate in CFIN/A2R Process integration and development analysis across multiple processes to ensure continuity and completion of all processes for end state

• Partner with the SAP Central Finance project team to meet key milestones

• Support global teams through change in how we work, shaping the future of J&J Finance

• Support the development and execution of action plans to ensure integration points are adequately met between multiple SigniFi workstreams (Planning and Forecasting, Path to Monthly Close etc.)  

• Partner across all key CCER initiatives to mitigate any potential risks across projects and ensure appropriate level of integration in key design outputs and integration points, including Close Optimization, aCREW, TranSCend/TransAct workstreams

how to succeed:

To be successful with standardization and improvement efforts, the Finance Manager must demonstrate the Leadership Imperatives of Connect, Lead, Grow and Living into the Credo.  He/she will actively participate in initiatives aimed at simplifying, standardizing, and automating the financial close processes.  He/she will need to ensure the appropriate level of input from key stakeholders is incorporated into a recommendation and changes are socialized with interdependencies considered.    The Finance Manager should have the ability to interact with numerous teams and leaders and will play  a supporting role in shaping Global Finance processes. 

You will also bring: 

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related business is required.

• Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as MBA, Master's in TAX/Economics/Accounting, CPA, CMA etc. is preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of general finance/accounting processes or related business experience is required

• Strong independent, analytical, and critical thinking skills along with ability to influence and effectively communicate with senior management is required

• Ability to anticipate and proactively address challenges and recommend alternate options is required

• Planning, Prioritization and Project Management skills are critical to success and highly preferred

• Collaborative style and able to work effectively in a matrix organization

• Ability to leverage technology to effectively work in a Global role is required

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office are required

• Experience with financial reporting/account to report experience is preferred

This position would ideally be in around the Berkshire area of the UK but if not, they will be required to work EMEA hours, flexing occasionally to accommodate the US based teams. Up to 10% domestic/international travel may be required.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until February 2026.

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Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. 

The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE  & Umbrella options are available.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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 are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.