Finance Manager (TO&R - Risk Functions)

Johnson & Johnson; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare firm in Wokingham is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations and strategic planning for technical operations and risk functions. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling experience and at least 5 years in finance, preferably in complex environments. The role includes managing a team and engaging with senior leadership. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact the financial direction of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Experience using financial ERPs and processes is preferred.
• Strong experience in financial modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Advocate strong partnerships with TO&R leadership and finance.
• Lead financial analyses and reporting for the TO&R functions.
• Manage five direct reports, fostering team performance.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Financial Modeling

Financial Analysis

Team Management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA, CPA, CMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

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

Job Function: Finance

Job Sub Function: Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting a Finance Manager - Tech Ops & Risk (TO&R), that may be based in Pinewood Campus-Wokingham, UK

Position Overview & Responsibilities:

The TO&R team promises to unlock trusted outcomes by navigating risk and driving operational excellence. Technical Operations & Risk is in its second year, comprised of Operational and Risk Functions:

• The Operational functions are in support of the businesses’ execution: Engineering & Property Services (E&PS), Supply Chain Services (SCS), Supply Chain Data Science (SCDS), Trade Controls.
• The Risk functions are independent oversight/controls/corporate functions: Quality & Compliance (Q&C), Health Care Compliance (HCC), Sustainability/Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Global Security, Global Brand Protection (GBP), Aviation.

The Finance Manager will lead BUF and FP&A support for the TO&R functions inclusive of Q&C, HCC, GBP, Aviation, Global Security, and ERM. This position is expected to provide both financial and strategic business leadership and communicate effectively with TO&R functional leaders.

The Finance Manager will:

• Advocate strong partnerships with TO&R, Segment leadership, and Finance leadership to drive value and achieve business and financial targets, understanding key levers and managing risks and opportunities.
• Lead the development and framing of the LRFP process (allocations key) and support forecasting cycles (BP, JU, NU) and quarterly closing periods in partnership with FP&A to ensure execution with excellence and with a bias towards intellectual curiosity, scenario planning, and other ad‑hoc reporting of financial information.
• Work cross‑sector to drive advancement in TO&R strategies that can include the development of business cases for defined improvement plans along with budget support / allocations impact.
• Lead consolidations and analysis for Quality enterprise‑wide financials review with Executive Leadership timely and accurately, driving simplification, efficiency, and standardization.
• Own the end‑to‑end Capital Appropriation Request process for TO&R groups, including strategy, financial analysis, and leadership review of capital projects (Project Management; gCRAFT).
• Review the Quarterly Executive Committee - Air & Car reporting. Provide ad‑hoc support relating to use of the company plane.
• Align on the annual financial calendar, lead challenge sessions for financial updates, and prepare leadership presentations.
• Manage five direct reports by inspiring staff performance against departmental objectives.

This role offers significant opportunity to:

• Shape the future of TO&R Finance as SigniFi initiatives are deployed.
• Strategize and support ambiguous/new situations including ERM considerations, innovative concepts, and cutting‑edge projects from a financial and strategic perspective.
• Promote a work environment that challenges the status quo, leads, and adapts to change while managing ambiguity.
• Gain visibility and exposure to senior leadership across TO&R Functions, Corporate Officers, and Finance LT.
• Develop and coach a team of four senior financial analysts and one FLDP.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or accounting or any related business is required.
• Advanced degrees or certifications such as MBA, CPA, CMA, or other applicable certifications are preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of finance or accounting experience (with strong knowledge of J&J financial processes & Accounting ERPs) is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience with a passion for talent development/people management & developing relationships with business partners across all functions is required.
• Self‑starter ready to take initiative to drive value creation, as well as process development and improvement.
• Strong Financial Modeling experience using Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., Pivot Tables, Formulas, VLOOKUP functions) is required.
• Experience using Alteryx, Tableau, or other automation and visualization tools is preferred.
• Proven collaborative skills to influence/negotiate with senior leadership and operate well in a complex, matrixed & ambiguous environment are required.
• Demonstrated robust analytical and technical skills, with the ability to simplify complex discussions.
• Strong ability to frame effectively business cases across all levels of the organization leveraging PowerPoint skills and excellent business communication / storytelling skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Preferred location is New Brunswick, NJ or Raritan, NJ; required up to 10% travel.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

New Brunswick or Raritan, NJ- Requisition Number: R-046166

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Business Savvy, Consulting, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Developing Others, Econometric Models, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Team Management