Financial & Data Associate

Financial Systems & Data Integrity Associate

Work type: Remote working

Contract length: ASAP - 31st December 2022

Hours:  38

Hourly Pay Rates: £40 - £50 PAYE

General Summary 

The Financial Systems & Data Integrity contractor role focuses on securing the operational  business as well as driving continuous improvements in both Finance Systems and Finance  Processes by leveraging the capabilities of the ERP and Signify CFIN and Data Hub based  reporting tools.  

Responsibilities:

• Be a key contributor in the CFIN Continuous Accounting set up, drive resolutions to  data replication and accuracy challenges as well as setting up long term strategic  corrections to ensure data validity and conformity to corporate reporting standards  
• Support the defect triage process and ensure appropriate disposition of issues,  following up to conclusion of all systems constraints using the Service Management  
• Tool capabilities: 
• Be responsible for the CFIN Derivation Table concept, ensure data quality by  conducting regular reviews and provide proactive maintenance to avoid CFIN  replication errors 
• Support system enhancements and project implementations through translated  requirements, documentation, gap analysis, optimal solution design and hypercare 
• Analyze and challenge existing processes to facilitate transfer from legacy regional  processes to the new SIGNIFI process 
• Challenge master data and business processes to ensure adherence to global  standards and end-state design 
• Lead and manage the delivery of the systems module within projects and  enhancements to support continuous improvements as well as enterprise projects  and initiatives 
• Explore new solutions and feasibility based on existing systems capabilities and user  requirements 
• Provide financial business process and system expertise/guidance to regional business partners 
• Support the deployment of new functionality, including integration of purchased  tools, through hypercare 
• Understand and meet all IT release deadlines 
• Communicate financial business processes and system solutions to peers across  regions and platforms 
• Create training documentation and/or conduct system training for business partners  on all implemented tools
• Strictly comply with all compliance and business policies including SOX cycles, SOPs,  internal & external audit requirements, and system security protocols. 
• Ensure strong  internal controls are in place to achieve “Adequate” internal and external audit  rating 
• Assist with Manager responsibilities, as requested ensuring that the Team Manager  is aligned on priorities, progress and challenges – escalating appropriately when  required 

Qualifications/Requirements 

• A recognized accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA) is required with a  minimum of 5 years of applicable work experience 
• Minimum of 3 years’ strong transactional experience with SAP ERP system. A SAP  FICO certification is preferred 
• Working knowledge of reporting tools like SAP BI, CFIN, Analysis for Office and  Alteryx is desirable 
• Experience in supporting business applications such as Ariba, Concur, Blackline, an High Radius is helpful 
• Strong understanding of financial business processes and reporting in areas such as  A2R, R2R, P2P, and I2C 
• Experience with system enhancement process, project implementation, and testing  protocol 
• Experience with global collaboration, operating model strategy and system  implementation 
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, understanding the  interaction of data, financial reporting and business planning – Accountancy  qualification is preferred 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong analytical, problem solving and team communication skills, need to be able to  lead conversations in virtual meetings  
• Attention to details, ability to prioritise and plan effectively, initiative to follow  through on directives, and knowledge and sensitivity to global  
  • partners/cultures/norms 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, be engaged in meetings maintaining  the ‘big picture’ mindset and able to challenge status quo 
• Advanced framing skills for presentation & communication at all levels of the  organisation 
• This position may require up to 10% travel, domestic or international

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”.