Senior Financial Analyst, Operating expenses

Johnson & Johnson; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Toronto to provide financial leadership to OPEX functions. Responsibilities include forecasting, collaboration with various teams, and enhancing financial reporting systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and financial analysis skills, along with a relevant degree and experience. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring on-site and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills needed, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership to OPEX functions, ensuring forecast accuracy.
• Consolidate and present forecast updates to senior leaders.
• Standardize and automate forecasting and reporting practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Team building

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Operating Expenses to join our Finance team located in Toronto, ON.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial leadership to Canada OPEX functions (non-commercial), including RQMS, Medical Affairs, and Market Access. You will partner closely with the RQMS, Medical Affairs, and Market Access teams to deliver on OPEX financial targets and reporting, ensuring forecast accuracy while influencing financial business planning decisions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Consolidate, challenge, and present forecast updates and latest thinking.
• Collaborate, partner, and present to Directors and VPs across the organization.
• Utilize finance technology tools and reporting, with opportunities for expansion of capabilities.
• Prepare and present forecast update presentations for senior leaders, using executive-level framing to shape key messages.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and budget owners to improve forecast accuracy for OPEX and Headcount.
• Standardize, simplify, and automate forecasting and reporting practices.
• Partner with other finance groups to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Manage compliance requirements where applicable.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required; a degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance and / or accounting is required.
• Excellent analytical (MS Excel), conceptual, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• The ability to think creatively and work in a team environment is required.
• Must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to drive improved processes, work independently, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong financial analysis, business partnering, team building, and influencing skills are preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are required, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, and formulas.
• The ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations to all areas of the organization, including executive leadership, is required.

The position is located in Toronto, ON and will incorporate the J&J Flex Hybrid Work Model, requiring 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. It may require up to 10% travel to our Titusville, NJ location.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all employees can achieve their potential.

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.

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