Financial Analyst - Wokingham (Hybrid)

Financial Analyst - Wokingham (Hybrid)

You will be required to be on-site 2 days a week for this role. 

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The Project:

The Consumer EMEA Centre of Excellence has responsibility for providing accounting services, business analytics and reporting for Finance and other functions’ colleagues in 22 countries across the Consumer EMEA region. Johnson & Johnson Consumer EMEA has sales of over $ 3.2bn and sells approximately 100 different brands.

This role is a key part of the EMEA Commercial Accounting team, which is responsible for accurate input, accounting and reporting of the whole Customer Spend Waterfall (from gross to net trade sales) of the countries serviced by the COE.

The Role:

This role is a key part of the EMEA Commercial Accounting team, which is responsible for accurate input, accounting and reporting of the whole Customer Spend Waterfall (from gross to net trade sales) of the countries serviced by the COE.

This is a complex analyst role, which gives the opportunity to interact with various functions (e.g. Sales and Local Finance) across the Region and within the CoE, and to develop new skills, including audit/ compliance, process improvements and analytics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurate tracking and reconciliation of customer investment (promotions and rebates) using local Promotions tools and SAP Rebate system. 
• Support and coordinate Revenue Accounting activities for specific markets, ensuring correct accounting, necessary reserves are properly calculated and provided for. 
• Suggest, lead and actively-participate in systems/process-improvement projects and standardisation of processes within the COE and across the region.
• Prepare, coordinate and standardise Commercial Team documentation of processes.
• Monitor use of correct GL accounts and provide feedback on how each country is working to the guidelines.
• Use local Promotions tools and SAP Rebate system review claims and reconcile promotion and rebates. Working with large volumes of data in SAP or Excel.
• Take ownership and follow up on issues identified, working with stakeholders through to resolution.
• Assist with the requirements of internal and external auditors 
• Implementation of new processes to ensure investments are in the correct GL accounts, with reclassification of spend when necessary.
• Management of month-end process affecting Gross to Net Sales accounting.
• Proactive business partnering with other CoE and local (e.g. Sales, Finance) colleagues. 
• Foster an environment of teamwork, innovation and sharing of ideas.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, to achieve “adequate” internal and external audit ratings, and to deliver excellence in reporting.
• Accurate and timely month-end reporting. Meet all corporate and regional deadlines.
• Proactively support local finance and sales teams in EMEA to ensure supporting documentation is provided and it is compliant. Relationship building is key to success

Professional Experience Required:

• Strong accounting background
• Experience in providing reporting and analytics to senior management

Education Requirements: 

• Part or fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent (e.g. CIMA or ACCA) with a minimum of 3 years of financial experience (not essential - we will consider no qualified candidates for this role) 

Technical Skills:

• Experience working with Rebates and Promotions, Sales or Accounts Receivable is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and knowledge of SAP G/L accounting (especially commercial accounting)
• Knowledge of other systems used for commercial accounting an advantage

Languages: 

• Fluent English is essential.
• Other languages within the EAME region advantageous.

Other Requirements:

• Results & Performance Driven:
  • Takes personal responsibility for delivering results
• Sense of Urgency:
  • Quickly assimilates and digests information
  • Persists in the face of obstacles or challenges
• Intellectual Curiosity:
  • Makes progress and remains focused under ambiguous and complex situations
  • Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally
• Prudent Risk Taking:
  • Cooperates in identifying ways of doing things better and faster
• Organisation & Talent Development:
  • Gives and receives constructive and candid feedback
  • Accepts responsibility for and learns from his/her own mistakes
  • Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents, and ideas
• Collaboration & Teaming:
  • Develops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organisation
  • Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals
• Self-Awareness & Adaptability:
  • Actively seeks feedback
  • Appreciates and uses constructive criticism
  • Bounces back quickly from disappointments and mistakes; learns and moves on quickly
  • Demonstrates awareness of how his/her actions or interactions impact others
  • Listens effectively and remains open to other’s ideas

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

Things to remember before applying for this role:

• This role is INSIDE IR35. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid (PAYE or Umbrella options).
• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
• We do not accept applications via email.

If you are interested in this role please apply now! Make sure you fill out your application in full, your personal CV will be used for the recruiter’s reference only, they are not sent to Hiring Managers. Ensure all relevant information is included in your application! 

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your application. 

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: 

Courtney.wells@randstadsourceright.co.uk

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”.