Assistant Manager - BUF

8080-Johnson & Johnson Private Limited Legal Entity; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Mumbai seeks an experienced Finance Business Partner to drive franchise planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis within our India unit.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing and COE teams, perform ROI/IRR analyses for NPI and CAPEX, and ensure SOX/GRC compliance while delivering actionable business insights.

Qualifications

• CA required; 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Excellent planning and prioritization abilities.
• Passion for data analytics and deriving business insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support for franchise initiatives.
• Lead the Business Planning process including Annual Business Plan and Forecasts.
• Manage period-closing activities with accounting team and variance analysis.
• Monitor competition performance and provide business insights.
• Drive cash flow initiatives and improve forecasting predictability.
• Support ROI, IRR and cash flow analyses for NPI and CAPEX.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Planning

Prioritization

Business Partnering

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Financial Modeling

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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support for various franchise initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and support for marketing initiatives.
• Lead the Business Planning process within the franchise, including Annual Business Plan, Forecasts/Updates, and Strategic Planning.
• Manage period-closing activities in partnership with the accounting team, including variance analysis, management reporting, and performance explanations.
• Monitor competition performance and provide business insights.
• Drive cash flow initiatives and improve forecasting predictability.
• Provide timely and proactive feedback on financial implications of business events to key stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures, including WWP, SOX guidelines, and SI MAP closures.
• Management Support Act as a core Business Partner to the Franchise Lead and franchise leadership team.
• Proactively recommend and implement actions to achieve Business Plan objectives.
• Support the development of franchise strategy and translate it into business planning activities.
• Promote and support a strong compliance culture within the franchise.
• Partner with Strategic Accounts and Government E-Commerce Group.
• Educate and coach franchise team members to support business growth.
• Analyze monthly sales trends and performance drivers by channel and product line, partnering with Sales and Marketing teams to address gaps.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) through financial assessments, including ROI, IRR, and cash flow analysis.
• Evaluate Capex proposals and assess business viability.

Qualifications

Preferred Area of Study Finance / Accounting Chartered Accountant (CA) Required Experience Approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and business acumen. Sound knowledge of Finance and Accounting principles and processes. Strong team player with an independent mindset. Excellent planning and prioritization skills. Passion for data analytics and deriving business insights.

Key Working Relationships

• Commercial business partners including Sales and Marketing teams.
• Business Unit COE and Regional Finance teams.
• Shared Service Finance teams and Global Services.

Location Mumbai Reporting Reports to the Finance Controller, DS India.

Johnson & Johnson is an Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Preferred Skills

• Budgeting
• Budget Management
• Coaching
• Communication
• Expense Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Competence
• Financial Disclosures
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Reports
• Financial Risk Management (FRM)
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Leverages Information
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Technical Credibility
• Vendor Management

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/.