Johnson & Johnson
Senior Finance Analyst
Senior Financial Analyst, Global A2R Strategy
Location: Maidenhead (offices next to the train station)
Working mode: Hybrid, 3 days on-site and 2 WFH
Duration: 6 and 12 month contracts available
Hours: Full-time hours, 37 hours per week
Imagine your next project driving global governance, operational excellence, and enterprise-wide financial process transformation across an iconic global healthcare leader.
Johnson & Johnson is engaging a UK based Senior Financial Analyst Contractor to support the Global Account-to-Report (A2R) Strategy team. Pay Grade: 26 The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in strengthening global governance, standardizing financial processes, and driving operational excellence across the Account-to-Report organization. This individual will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of global Coordination processes, with a focus on open item clearing, financial close execution, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Manual Journal Entries, general accounting, governance, analytics, and stakeholder communications.
The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a trusted business partner to the A2R Global Process Owner organization, Global Services, Business Unit Finance, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders. This role requires the ability to independently lead initiatives, translate data into meaningful insights, and influence outcomes across a complex global organization.
roles and responsibilities
Lead and support global Close Coordination initiatives that strengthen governance, standardization, accountability, and financial close execution.
Support the ongoing governance and optimization of Cadency processes, including Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Manual Journal Entries, close tasks, certifications, account ownership, and related system activities.
Coordinate global Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation activities, including annual attestation, account ownership validation, preparer and approver assignments, criticality requirements, and resolution of identified gaps.
Support the governance and monitoring of Manual Journal Entries, including thresholds, exception management, process requirements, performance reporting, and adherence to established policies and controls.
Drive the clean up of Global open items by partnering with cross functional team, identifying and implementing auto clearing opportunities to maintain and sustain the open items volume, and development of open items metrics and monitoring reporting to drive visibility.
Develop, maintain, and enhance global close dashboards, metrics, and reporting to identify risks, trends, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights, recommendations, and actionable solutions for leadership and key stakeholders.
Coordinate quarterly global close communications, guidance, milestone reminders, training materials, and other supporting documentation.
Lead cross-functional meetings, workshops, office hours, and stakeholder follow-ups to drive alignment, timely decisions, and completion of deliverables.
Partner with Global Services, Financial Reporting, Business Unit Finance, Compliance, Business Process Owners, Global Process Owners, and Technology teams to resolve process and system-related issues.
Support the assessment, design, testing, deployment, and stabilization of financial-process and technology enhancements.
Champion an Operational Excellence mindset by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve the user experience.
Maintain process documentation, governance materials, standard operating procedures, and desktop procedures to promote consistent global execution.
Serve as a Close Coordination subject-matter resource and provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge-sharing to other team members.
Demonstrate Credo-based leadership and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
Credo-based leadership
Enterprise and strategic mindset
Ownership and accountability
Trusted business partnership
Cross-functional collaboration and influencing
Data-driven decision-making
Operational excellence and continuous improvement
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Adaptability and continuous learning
how to succeed
Qualified Accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working with SAP or complex ERP environments
A minimum of three years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, controllership, shared services, finance transformation, or a related area.
Understanding of financial close processes, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial controls, and general accounting principles.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects, coordinate cross-functional deliverables, and drive initiatives through completion.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations, communications, and materials for various levels of the organization.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective partnerships and influence stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficient English
Experience with Cadency, BlackLine, or other financial close and reconciliation platforms.
Experience supporting global finance-transformation or enterprise-wide process-improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and finance-governance frameworks.
Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, or other analytics and automation tools.
Experience developing dashboards, performance metrics, training materials, and senior-leadership communications.
Experience working in a global, highly matrixed organization.
benefits
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. These contracts will run for 6 months or 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
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 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”.