Senior Finance Analyst

Senior Finance Analyst

Location: Little Island, Cork, hybrid - 2 days per week on site

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39 hours

Imagine your next project acting as a Senior Finance Analyst in a global healthcare leader, providing diligent stewardship of the Innovative Medicine business model while protecting and optimizing product intellectual property structures.

J&J Innovative Medicine Principal Operations (IMPO) belongs to the Innovative Medicine Companies of Johnson & Johnson. J&J IM Principal Operations is a global organization located in USA, Belgium, Ireland, The Netherlands, Singapore and Switzerland.

Within J&J IM Principal Operations, our mission is to provide diligent stewardship of the Innovative Medicine business model, by protecting and optimizing the product intellectual property (IP) structures in close collaboration with J&J Innovative Medicine Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Tax and Treasury.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Analyst - Accounting, Reporting & Controlling to join the IMPO Finance team in Cork, Ireland on a fixed-term contract basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Analyst will support the Irish Janssen Principals across both Accounting & Reporting and Controlling activities. This role is designed to provide backfill capacity and business continuity across core finance processes, including month-end and quarter-end close, financial reporting, planning and forecasting cycles, compliance and controls support, management reporting, variance analysis, process improvement initiatives and business partnering support.

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional with a strong analytical mindset, the ability to operate across multiple finance disciplines, and a practical focus on accurate delivery, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement. This is an individual contributor role with no direct people management responsibilities.

J&J IM Principal Operations is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable work environment and promoting the wellbeing of all employees. Applicants who are interested in the following flexible work arrangements are welcome to apply and we would be happy to actively discuss this option with you.

roles and responsibilities.

• Support the preparation, analysis and submission of timely, accurate and compliant financial results for Business Plan, Latest Thinking, Quarterly Close and other reporting cycles.

• Prepare and analyse month-end, quarter-end and year-end close deliverables, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local requirements and internal finance policies.

• Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations, supporting schedules and other accounting deliverables required to support the close and reporting process.

• Support the preparation and analysis of Balance Sheet reviews, including investigation and explanation of material variances against prior periods and forecast assumptions.

• Execute assigned SOX controls and support maintenance of a strong internal control environment.

• Support accounting assessments and documentation for complex or non-routine transactions through collaboration with business partners and Corporate Controllership.

• Support the preparation of management reporting, financial analysis and business insights for local and global stakeholders.

• Prepare forecast, plan and actual reporting deliverables and provide meaningful variance analysis across key financial metrics.

• Support, enhance and standardize planning, reporting and actuals processes across IMPO Ireland.

• Closely partner with other IMPO affiliates, Treasury, R&D, Supply Chain, Local CTC, Tax Planning, Global Functions and Corporate Consolidation teams on business and finance-related initiatives.

• Participate in strategic projects, technology initiatives and process transformation activities impacting finance operations and reporting.

• Support ad hoc analysis and projects, as required, to meet business objectives and support organizational priorities.

• Champion continuous process improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices, with a focus on simplification, automation and standardization.

• Support internal and external audits and partner with Compliance to ensure timely completion of audit requirements and control activities.

• Support the local IMPO Finance team to achieve its goals and objectives while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

how to succeed.

• ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years relevant finance experience within a multinational environment.

• Strong functional knowledge across financial accounting, reporting, planning and analysis.

• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting and control activities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, both written and oral.

• Comfortable dealing with complexity, with strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader business objectives.

• Strong eagerness to improve processes in a dynamic environment with a focus on automation, standardization and digital solutions.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.

• SAP experience preferred OR other ERP. Power BI, Alteryx and other digital analytics tools are advantageous

benefits.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

you are welcome here.

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 Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

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 or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

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”.