Global A2R Strategy Manager

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Global A2R Strategy Manager located in New Brunswick, NJ, Berkshire, UK or Zug, Switzerland. This role sits at the intersection of finance process transformation, automation, and data-enabled innovation to modernize Account to Report processes across locations.

You will lead initiatives from problem definition through deployment, adoption, and benefits realization, working with finance stakeholders to deliver simplified, standardized, and automated processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in finance, accounting, or related business experience including accounting processes, financial reporting, or Account to Report.
• Experience delivering process transformation or cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through deployment, adoption, and benefits realization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate data into requirements.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence across a global organization.
• Strong communication skills for senior leadership presentations.
• Ability to operate independently in dynamic environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset to anticipate challenges and drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and deployment of targeted A2R processes.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify root causes and quantify impact.
• Translate needs into scalable process, data, automation, and technology requirements.
• Collaborate with technology, data, architecture, and data science teams to deliver fit-for-purpose capabilities.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve data quality.
• Manage cross-functional integration points and dependencies across A2R, SigniFi releases, and adjacent workstreams.
• Establish governance and performance monitoring including KPIs, controls, and issue triage.
• Lead change management and enablement for future-state processes and capabilities.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Process transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Process mining

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: Accounting

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom, Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is hiring a Global A2R Strategy Manager located in New Brunswick, NJ, Berkshire, UK or Zug, Switzerland.

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):

Location: New Brunswick, NJ - Requisition Number: R-106965

Location: United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-107475

Location: Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-107478 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

As Finance Manager, Global A2R Strategy, you will work at the intersection of finance process transformation, automation, and data-enabled innovation to modernize Account to Report (A2R) Process Areas. You will lead initiatives across the transformation lifecycle—from defining business problems and crafting future-state solutions through deployment, adoption, and benefits realization. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of finance stakeholder needs, the ability to translate data into actionable insights, and a dedication to advancing simplified, standardized, and automated processes.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of targeted A2R processes, applying process excellence methods to simplify and standardize ways of working and strengthen controls.
• Analyze complex datasets in the context of A2R financial processes to identify root causes, quantify business impact, and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business and stakeholder needs into scalable process, data, automation, and technology requirements.
• Partner with technology, data, architecture, and data science teams to evaluate solution options and deliver governed, fit-for-purpose capabilities.
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve cycle times, and increase data quality across A2R activities.
• Manage cross-functional integration points and dependencies across A2R, SigniFi releases, and adjacent workstreams to support smooth deployment and business continuity.
• Establish governance and performance monitoring—including KPIs, controls, and issue triage—to sustain process adherence and ensure solutions meet policy, compliance, and audit expectations.
• Lead change management and enablement so stakeholders are prepared to implement future-state processes and adopt new capabilities.
• Provide cross-functional initiative leadership, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery against scope, timeline, and value outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of finance, accounting, or related business experience, including experience with accounting processes, financial reporting, or Account to Report activities.
• Experience delivering process transformation or cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through deployment, adoption, and benefits realization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, develop solution concepts, and translate insights into clear business and functional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without authority, and form effective links across a global organization.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics clearly and effectively to senior leadership.
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment in dynamic, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges, identify risks, recommend solutions, and drive projects and process improvements forward.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, or deploying finance applications or internal enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of technical accounting, compliance requirements, and financial systems.
• Experience applying process excellence methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, process mining, or standard work.
• Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, or data science, with an understanding of data structures, data quality, and analytical methods; hands-on experience is preferred but not required.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Controls Compliance, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Managerial Accounting, Proactive Behavior, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Credibility, Treasury Management