Finance Team Lead

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, Leeds site, seeks a Finance Business Partner to lead budgeting, cost accounting, and monthly close. You will guide two on-site team members, deliver actionable financial insights to plant leadership, and drive process improvements across inventory, costing and forecasting.

The role requires strong communication, independent working style and a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA). On-site with one day remote per week, SAP S/4HANA, Excel and Power BI proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing finance or cost accounting.
• Experience leading or coordinating a small team.
• Proficient in SAP S/4HANA, Excel and Power BI for costing and MRP data.
• ACCA or CIMA qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and present monthly manufacturing results with explanations.
• Manage standard and actual costing, inventory and accruals reconciliation.
• Own site budgeting and rolling forecasts with variance analysis.
• Lead CAPEX management including business cases and spend tracking.
• Monitor inventory metrics and ensure ERP data integrity.
• Provide guidance to the on-site finance team and develop members.

Skills

Strong communicator

Independent worker

Manufacturing finance

Team leadership

Cost accounting

Problem solving

Education

ACCA or CIMA

MBA or CPA/CMA

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 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:

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