Financial Analyst -Global Currency Analytics

Johnson & Johnson Worksense (via Randstad Sourceright) is responsible for finding, engaging and contracting talent for the Johnson & Johnson contingent workforce

I am currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst -Global Currency Analytics within the Medical Devices Supply Chain in DePuy. This is a global role supporting sites across EMEA, US and Puerto Rico. Initially this will be a 9 month contract to work remotely in Ireland.

With the Currency Management COE we have a global responsibility to analyse and consolidate the impacts of currency fluctuations on the financials of all sourcing MRCS within HMD, and to execute on hedging activities to reduce the volatility linked to it.

Main responsibilities

• Support Closing and hedging activities
• Ensure compliant reporting linked to hedge accounting and currency analytics
• Providing high quality business partnering support to various MRCS, supported by the COE (global scope)
• Big picture understanding of currency and supply chain processes, impacting in P&L and Balance Sheet
• Support various automation initiatives using robotics, tableau, power BI
• Leading and supporting ongoing projects within the business 

Education / Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Masters degree in Economics or related field  is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within a large multinational
• Strong technical and analytical skills with advanced knowledge of systems (TM1, power Bi, alteryx, ..) 
• Previous experience hedge accounting is essential
• Experience in project management (FPX or other) with experience in leading projects

The ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Excellent communication and business partnering skills as well as the ability to collaborate in a virtual matrix environment across multiple sectors and regions
• The ability to work well independently under tight timelines, prioritizing efficiently and correctly and manage complexity as well as the ability to handle multiple task simultaneously is required
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Be independent and self-driven, challenge the status quo
• Able to combine a helicopter view with deep dives when needed
• Committed to on-time-zero-defect reporting and compliance with J&J standards
• Good dedication, high motivation and ability to work under pressure
• A good knowledge of English both verbal as written is required