Finance Student Placement Programme

Johnson & Johnson Services; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson UK offers an industrial placement year for undergraduates, beginning June 2027, within finance and accounting teams supporting Commercial, Tax Planning, Treasury, Global Services, Internal Audit or FS&T.

You will work alongside senior professionals on accounting activities, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and data analysis using Excel, developing strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, with a view to a future career at J&J.

Qualifications

• 2 years of undergraduate degree completed at the start of the placement year (June 2027).
• A minimum of 2:1 achieved in first year of study.
• Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Sciences and Business-related degree types preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting accounting activities and reporting within finance teams.
• Engaging with cross-functional teams to manage budgeting and forecasting.
• Data analysis and reporting using Excel.
• Coordinating with UK cross sector and international teams to resolve ad hoc issues.
• Ensuring internal controls and adherence to corporate policies.
• Contributing to process improvements and team projects.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Written communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency (beneficial)

Education

Accounting and Finance

Accounting

Economics

Mathematics

Sciences

Business-related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

You will find yourself working alongside senior finance and accounting professionals to supporting either our Commercial functions, Tax Planning, Treasury, Global Services, Internal Audit or FS&T. You will be involved in accounting activities, supporting decision making in future resource investments, and will carry reporting and analytical responsibilities for financial information in your area.,

• Ensuring processes are compliant and meet J&J's internal controls.
• Reviewing and evaluating financial statements.
• Working with the finance and commercial teams to manage opex spending in line with budgets.
• Engaging with the UK cross sector and international teams to investigate and resolve ad hoc issues.
• Reporting planned and actual figures within the finance team and to our business partners.
• Exposure in financial planning and forecasting for UK and Ireland.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliation in areas of responsibility.
• Collaborating on team projects and driving process efficiencies.
• Applying and interpreting accounting theory and corporate financial policies.
• Coordinating monthly Finance Leadership Council meeting.
• Support in planning of team events.
• Data analysis and reporting using tools such as Excel. 2 years of undergraduate degree level study completed at the start of the placement year (June 2027).
• The industrial placement year is part of your overall undergraduate degree course.
• A minimum of 2:1 achieved in first year of study.
• Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Sciences and Business-related degree types preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Confident and outgoing communicator.
• Ability to build strong relationships through communication.
• Ability to relay challenging or complex messages.
• Strong team working skills.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent level of analytical ability.
• Assertive and diplomatic.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and analyze situations.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with ambition.
• Strong organization skills.
• Experience with Excel is beneficial but not required. 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 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.