Finance Team Lead

Johnson & Johnson; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leeds is seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as the primary partner to site operations, overseeing budgeting, cost tracking, inventory control, costing, and monthly close activities. You will lead a small team on site and provide clear financial insights to senior management.

The role requires strong cost accounting and forecasting skills, experience with SAP S/4HANA, Excel and Power BI, and a professional qualification (ACCA or CIMA).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a small team.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and Power BI, with ERP costing modules and MRP data.
• Professional qualification ACCA or CIMA required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly manufacturing results, providing clear explanations of financial performance.
• Manage standard and actual costing processes, including inventory and accruals reconciliation.
• Own the site budgeting process and rolling forecasts, including variance analysis and actionable recommendations for plant leadership.
• Lead CAPEX financial management, including business case development, tracking spend vs. budget, and validating realized benefits.
• Monitor and analyze key inventory metrics such as inventory turns, scrap, and obsolescence, ensuring strong data integrity within the ERP system.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to team members by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and supporting their development.

Skills

Strong communicator

Proactive

Leadership

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

ACCA or CIMA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JD Edwards

Excel

Power BI

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 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: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Role Overview

As the primary finance partner to site operations, you will be responsible for budgeting, capital tracking, inventory control, costing, and monthly close activities. You will lead and oversee the work of two team members, delivering clear and concise financial insights to senior management. This role requires a balance of strong technical expertise in cost accounting and forecasting, combined with proactive and pragmatic business partnering. You will also independently identify and implement opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly manufacturing results, providing clear explanations of financial performance
• Manage standard and actual costing processes, including inventory and accruals reconciliation
• Own the site budgeting process and rolling forecasts, including variance analysis and actionable recommendations for plant leadership
• Lead CAPEX financial management, including business case development, tracking spend vs. budget, and validating realized benefits
• Monitor and analyze key inventory metrics such as inventory turns, scrap, and obsolescence, ensuring strong data integrity within the ERP system
• Provide day-to-day guidance to team members by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and supporting their development

Candidate Profile

• Strong communicator with the ability to translate operational data into clear financial insights for senior stakeholders
• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of working independently while identifying practical improvements
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a small team
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and Power BI, with the ability to navigate ERP costing modules and MRP data
• Professional qualification is required (ACCA or CIMA)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE)
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA) or MBA

Tools, Outcomes & Work Environment

Systems:
SAP S/4HANA (required), JD Edwards (preferred), Excel, Power BI

Key Outcomes

• Accurate and timely financial close with clear variance explanations
• Reliable budget and forecast accuracy
• CAPEX execution aligned with plans
• Improved inventory efficiency (higher turns, reduced scrap and obsolescence)

Team & Location

• Lead a small, on-site finance team
• On-site presence expected, with one day per week remote working option

On October 14, 2025, Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

It is anticipated following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by Orthopaedics employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Orthopaedics at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes

Required Skills

Cost Accounting, Finance Business Partnering, Leadership, Manufacturing Finance

Preferred Skills

Budgeting, Communication, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Statement Analysis, Problem Solving, Relationship Building