Associate Finance Manager, Surgical Vision, Malaysia

Johnson & Johnson Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, Malaysia, seeks an Associate Finance Manager – Surgical Vision to partner with the commercial team on planning, analysis and performance insights. You will oversee budgeting cycles, forecast accuracy, and regional SEA OPEX while supporting distributor finance and controls.

This hands-on role offers exposure to a high-growth medical devices business with regional scope across SEA markets. The role emphasizes financial operations, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of finance experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or distributor markets.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with data-to-insight ability.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP/planning systems (SAP, Anaplan) preferred.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and detail orientation.
• Demonstrates digital agility to improve processes and insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with market commercial teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Lead annual budget, forecast, and rolling estimate cycles with accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze performance, identify risks/opportunities, and present insights to stakeholders.
• Review distributor and vendor payments for correct financial treatment.
• Own SEA OPEX planning/tracking and support regional finance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and maintain robust financial documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Digital agility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Associate Finance Manager, Surgical Vision, Malaysia

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

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Description

Associate Finance Manager – Surgical Vision (Malaysia)

Role Overview

The Associate Finance Manager, Surgical Vision is a key finance business partner supporting the Surgical Vision commercial organization in a designated SEA market (Thailand or Malaysia).

This role focuses on financial planning & analysis, performance management, distributor support, and financial operations, enabling informed decision-making in a regulated, distributor-led environment.

In addition to market responsibilities, the role carries broader SEA cluster scope, including ownership of SEA OPEX planning and monitoring, and finance support for a selected smaller SEA market (e.g., Indonesia or Philippines).

This is an individual contributor role, suited for a hands-on finance professional seeking strong commercial exposure within a high-growth medical device business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Business Partnering

• Partner with the assigned market commercial team (Thailand or Malaysia) to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Lead annual budget, forecast, and rolling estimate cycles, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions
• Analyze business performance, identify key risks and opportunities, and provide clear financial insights to stakeholders
• Review and support deal models, pricing scenarios, and investment cases in line with internal guidelines
• Support financial tracking and compliance for equipment and bundled commercial agreements

Financial Operations & Close

• Support monthly financial close activities, including accrual reviews, variance analysis, and result commentary
• Extract and analyze data from finance systems to support timely reporting, insight generation and decision-making
• Review distributor and vendor payment requests for accuracy and correct financial treatment
• Act as a finance contact for business queries, ensuring clarity on financial processes and policies

Distributor Support & Compliance

• Support finance-related aspects of distributor operations, including pricing setup, payments, and inventory-related topics
• Assist with distributor contract reviews from a finance perspective
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and maintain appropriate financial documentation and controls

SEA Cluster Leadership Team Engagement

• Provide timely financial insights and performance updates for the assigned market to the SEA Cluster LT
• Support alignment of market plans with cluster priorities, targets, and resource allocation
• Contribute to cluster-level discussions on risks, opportunities, and performance drivers
• Ensure consistency of financial messaging, assumptions, and compliance standards across markets

Regional Scope (SEA)

• Own SEA OPEX planning and tracking, ensuring visibility, discipline, and alignment with cluster priorities
• Provide finance support to a selected smaller SEA market (e.g., Indonesia or Philippines)
• Support resource allocation decisions and performance tracking across the SEA cluster

Process Improvement & Projects

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and analytics by leveraging digital tools, visualization techniques and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and insight generation
• Support regional initiatives and ad hoc analyses, applying digital and data-driven approaches to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• 8-10 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in FP&A, commercial finance, or distributor-managed markets
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan) preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Demonstrates strong digital agility, with the ability to leverage finance systems, analytics, visualization, and emerging technology-enabled tools to improve financial processes, insight generation, and decision-making

What This Role Offers

• Broad exposure to commercial finance within a leading medical device business
• Hands-on responsibility across planning, analysis, and business partnering
• Opportunity to develop strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
• A role with market ownership combined with regional SEA exposure and responsibilities

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’ve been advancing health for over 130 years. As the world’s largest and most broadly based healthcare company, we’re driven by a powerful blend of heart, science, and ingenuity. From iconic consumer products to breakthrough medical devices and life-changing pharmaceuticals, we’re shaping the future of health. We’re committed to improving access, affordability, and well-being for communities everywhere. Join us and be part of a team that’s transforming lives—every age, every stage.