Lead Financial Analyst - SAP S/4HANA Inventory Release

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 280.260.000 - 404.820.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson seeks an experienced Lead Financial Analyst to drive SAP S/4HANA inventory deployments globally. You will lead testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare, coordinating across Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to ensure accurate movements and strong financial outcomes.

You will manage inventory processes, reserves, and reporting, while ensuring controls and compliance. This role requires strong SAP expertise and stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced, global setting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, supply chain finance, consulting, or large-scale business transformation programs.
• Hands-on SAP experience with SAP S/4HANA inventory, materials management, or inventory accounting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including planning, milestones, risk tracking, and readiness.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT to support inventory processes, valuation, controls, and reporting.
• Design and deploy inventory accounting and reporting processes in SAP S/4HANA, including reconciliations and reserves.
• Drive readiness for inventory-related controls and SOX validation, and assist in audits.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

SAP S/4HANA

Inventory accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data validation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Execution

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Herramientas

SAP S/4HANA Inventory

SAP Materials Management

Descripción del empleo

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Finance Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Job Description:

Lead Financial Analyst - SAP S/4HANA Inventory Release Lead

We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Inventory Release Lead to help drive successful inventory deployments across a complex global organization. This is a high-impact role for a finance or supply chain professional who brings strong SAP knowledge, inventory accounting expertise, and the ability to work confidently across Finance, Supply Chain Operations, IT, and implementation partners. In this role, you will lead inventory release readiness through testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare, helping ensure a smooth transition to SAP S/4HANA and strong operational and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including planning, milestone management, risk tracking, issue resolution, and business readiness.
• Partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT to deliver inventory processes that support accurate movements, valuation, controls, and reporting.
• Support the design and deployment of inventory accounting and reporting processes in SAP S/4HANA, including reconciliations, reserves, and key financial outputs.
• Drive readiness for inventory-related controls and compliance requirements, including SOX validation, control execution, and audit support.
• Lead business testing for inventory processes across FIT, BST, and UAT, partnering with IT and system integrators to validate solutions and resolve defects.
• Translate business needs into clear process scenarios, requirements, and acceptance criteria that support successful end-to-end delivery.
• Support cutover planning and execution for inventory-related activities, including data readiness, validation, reconciliations, and deployment checkpoints.
• Help prepare teams for go-live through training, SOPs, work instructions, and business readiness activities that support adoption.
• Act as a trusted SAP S/4HANA inventory SME during go-live and hypercare, helping teams quickly resolve issues and stabilize operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, supply chain finance, consulting, or large-scale business transformation programs supporting manufacturing or inventory-related processes.
• Hands-on SAP experience is required, with SAP S/4HANA inventory, materials management, or inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, stock movements, valuation, reconciliations, and controls within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Experience supporting SAP deployments, business testing, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization is highly valued.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, PMP, MBA, or SAP S/4HANA certification are a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across senior leaders, business teams, and technical teams.
• Able to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global environment.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Budgeting, Budget Management, Coaching, Communication, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Disclosures, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Leverages Information, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management