Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Supply Chain

Location: Aachen

Working mode: Hybrid / Remote with occasional site visits

Duration: 3 months initially (opportunity for a contract extension)

Languages: German and English

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst BUF Supply Chain for the Heart Recovery franchise based in our Aachen, Germany location.   

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst BUF Supply Chain will act as strategic finance partner to the EMEA Plan, Source and Supplier Engineering departments based in EMEA / Aachen. This position will ensure accurate financials, will lead planning and forecasting activities with the business in line with strategic priorities and will provide actionable financial insights through the development and delivery of performance reporting and analysis.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be part of the Heart Recovery Supply Chain and Operations organization and will partner closely with US counterpart, Global Services and business partners. 

roles and responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Opex, Capex and Inventory (Raw materials and Finished Goods incl. Reserves) annual budgeting process, forecast updates, latest thinking, and actual reporting with the business, in alignment with overall Supply Chain Finance planning calendar for a dedicated area in supply chain.

• Own cost center budget vs. actual analytics including P&L, capex and headcount with respective regional business leaders; this includes developing commentary with business input, providing council and influencing decision making and action planning to adhere to target commitments.

• Develop and deliver analytics and action plans with business partners for slow moving and obsolete inventories, identify root causes and influence remediation, incorporate impacts into budget, forecasts and long-term plans.

• Own PPV (purchase price variance) analysis: partner with procurement and operations to build analytics, define drivers, and implement corrective actions; reflect PPV impacts in budget, forecast and LT planning.

• Oversee physical inventory controls and ensure count integrity and timely resolution of variances in line with compliance requirements.

• Perform financial analysis of scrap drivers, recommend mitigation actions and track savings.

• Serve as Finance lead for change requests - support systemic process to execute new or changes to material master (primarily raw materials), assess financial impact and ensure appropriate controls.

• Manage GR/IR reconciliation and oversight: monitor GR/IR balances, coordinate investigations and ensure month‑end accuracy.

• Support the preparation and submission of Capital Appropriation Request (“CAR”) for the dedicated supply chain area, in line with JNJ policy

• Own SOX controls and ensure compliance with SOX and other internal policies and procedures

• Establish efficient interaction model with appropriate business partners, global services and other members of the supply chain team.

• Proactive partnering with business partners to ensure alignment of financial targets and identification of potential opportunities and risks

• Forging internal collaboration both within and outside of the wider Supply Chain Finance team to ensure high service delivery

how to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance Accounting or related field is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and cost accounting.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Adaptive preferred.

• Intellectual curiosity and confidence to operate autonomously, with minimal direct supervision is required.

• Prioritize and manage multiple deliverables and adapt in a fast-changing environment.

• Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to quickly adapt to use of new systems and tools are required.

• Excellent interpersonal, as well as both oral and written communication skills are required.

• This position is located in Aachen, Germany and may require up to 5% travel.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run initially for 3 months.

you are welcome here

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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. 

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”.