Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: Wokingham (Hybrid working)

Duration: 6 months

Hours: 37

Imagine your next project, where you will join our growing team responsible for leading the Local GAAP Operations workstream as part of LE/MRC Operations under the SigniFi Finance Transformation program. 

roles and responsibilities

In this high-profile global-facing role, you will support the team in designing, building and implementing the strategy to transform Johnson & Johnson’s local Statutory Financial Reporting processes under SigniFi. 

This includes:

• Support the  business set-up and reconciliation of the parallel local GAAP ledger (L1) in Central Finance. Critical pilot tasks include reconciling the data between the ERPs, Central Finance and the local financial statements, developing reporting solutions to simplify and standardise complex tasks, and partnering with PWC and our co-sourcing partners Deloitte. 

• Share key insights and recommendations to help shape interim and end-state designs 

• Support in evaluating different options to standardise and effectively use new technologies, ensuring audit and compliance requirements are met.

• Partner with local Finance teams to understand and learn from current processes and support them as interim and end state design solutions are implemented.

• Support preparation of presentations, project plan updates etc. to senior management and other ad-hoc tasks as required.

• Help support the team in the timely execution of project plans.

• Provide timely and insightful updates on project progress, including potential issues and risk areas.

• Support future training and communications sessions across the broader finance organisation

• Support wider team members on ad-hoc tasks, as required

how to succeed

You will have a good understanding of the J&J Operating Model and ideally have had exposure to statutory reporting and accounting in a previous or current role. Project experience is not crucial.

You will also bring:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s level degree is required.

• Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent is preferred. 

• 1 to 3 years post qualification finance, accounting or business experience

• Proficient English

• Knowledge of general finance, tax and accounting processes

• An understanding of GAAP differences and adjustments between US GAAP and Local GAAP

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to partner with, influence and effectively communicate with all levels of the organisation

• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations

• Some travel may be required

Preferred:

• Exposure to statutory reporting and accounting in a previous or current role

• Strong understanding of standard methodologies in Accounting and Financial Systems, including SAP

• Experience of working in a complex, multi-ERP / system environment

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 6 months with a possibility of this contract extending. 

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. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE & Umbrella options are available. 

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”.