Senior Finance Analyst – GPO GP Americas

Description: Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Financial Analyst, Connected Enterprise Planning, Global Process Owner (GPO) covering Gross Profit. The position can be based in New Brunswick, NJ, or Sao Paulo, Brazil. J&J currently operates on a hybrid model (J&J FLEX). Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company, however you will be... required to support core US business hours. Travel to New Brunswick, NJ may be required based on business needs. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. As a Senior Financial Analyst in the Ops Forecasting team, you will drives excellence, efficiency, and insight of global/sector FP&A practices by leveraging SigniFi technologies, cross-functional collaboration, and deep model and process knowledge to establish a centralized framework that ensures standardized processes, fosters best practices, drives continuous improvement and enables consistent financial decision-making across the organization. A successful SFA will come to deeply understand J&J’s business & operating model and leverage those insights to influence & shape the future & culture of J&J Finance. In addition to this the role will be key in leading the Ops Forecasting innovation process in financial planning and reporting and accelerate our journey to digital upskilling. You will be responsible for: • Driving Innovation: • Driving the Ops Forecasting Innovation process to identify and deliver value adding Gross Profit planning and forecasting solutions to the finance teams as well as improve the overall user experience. • Implementing best in class financial data management, technology, and process tools in support of both Finance & Commercial organizations • Owning & driving model stability, improving the baseline validations approach and driving solutions for identified risks and open issues with a sense of urgency whilst considering the “bigger picture” • Influencing & Shaping: • Driving adoption of J&J’s “New Ways of Working” operating model, leveraging both newly developed technology & global processes to enhance & improve existing Financial cycles • Support the business through continuous improvements in the core planning tools, owning potential improvements and driving them from proposal to implementation, including training and communication coordination and execution • Becoming a trusted, go-to business partner the GP models not only within the FS&T organization, but also within the business • Business Partnering: • Leveraging key experience & insights with cross-functional and global organizations to drive efficiencies, standardization, & technological adoption • Leading business partners through dynamic changes, collaborating across the organization to deliver enhanced reporting & analytical tools. • Establish communication flow between the program squads to manage upcoming changes and proactively and transparently communicate changes and business insights You will gain: • Global and cross functional exposure • You will work closely with finance stakeholders across Supply Chain, Commercial and other functions within the business, alongside your peers and counterparts within the FS&T organization • A Technology first overview • We are at the forefront of technology and transformation in JNJ, working in an agile and innovative manner, partnering with squads to tackle process and system issues • A high growth team and environment • Ops Forecasting is a high growth team and environment, going through constant change as we develop our roles and scope within the business • Balance • Ops forecasting takes life and work very seriously to seek and ensure that resources and support are available to balance personal and professional demands Qualifications: • Required • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in finance, accounting, or related business • A minimum of 4 years of progressive finance, accounting, or business experience is required • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills required to successfully work in a global, matrixed team environment required • Ability to work independently, lead through ambiguity, and drive aligned outcomes is required • Up to 10% travel is required • Preferred but not essential • MBA, CPA, CMA and/or other advanced degrees or financial certifications • Previous finance transformation experience/exposure • Experience with Analysis for Office, Anaplan, or other digital skills (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL) The base pay range for this position is $88,000 - $142,600 USD The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability