Lead Analyst - Inventory Release

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Taguig; On-site; PHP 5,653,000 - 8,166,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an experienced Lead Analyst to drive end-to-end SAP S/4HANAInventory Release for a 24-month project. You will partner across Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT to ensure accurate inventory movements, valuation, controls, and reporting, while leading cutover, go-live, and hypercare activities.

The role requires strong SAP S/4HANA knowledge, inventory accounting expertise, and the ability to work across global teams, with readiness to support multiple EMEA and

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA inventory deployments and testing across finance and supply chain.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation, controls, and reporting in SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with SOX controls and audit support in inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including planning and milestone management.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT to deliver inventory processes and controls.
• Support design and deployment of inventory accounting and reporting in SAP S/4HANA, including reconciliations and reserves.
• Drive readiness for inventory-related controls and compliance requirements, including SOX validation and audit support.
• Lead business testing for inventory processes across FIT, BST, and UAT with IT and system integrators.
• Translate business needs into clear process scenarios, requirements, and acceptance criteria for end-to-end delivery.
• Support cutover planning and execution for inventory activities, including data readiness and validation.
• Assist go-live readiness through SOPs, training, and business readiness activities.
• Act as SAP S/4HANA inventory SME during go-live and hypercare.

Skills

Budgeting

Budget Management

Coaching

Communication

Expense Controls

Financial Analysis

Financial Competence

Financial Disclosures

Financial Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Financial Reports

Financial Risk Management

Financial Statement Analysis

Relationships Building

Technical Credibility

Vendor Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

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:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description

LEAD ANALYST - INVENTORY RELEASE (MT TRANSCEND, 24 MONTHS DURATION PROJECT)

POSSIBLE LOCATIONS: DIEGEM, BELGIUM; PRAGUE, CZECHIA, MANILA, PHILIPPINES

(OTHER EMEA LOCATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED)

MedTech Transcend is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Inventory Release Lead to help drive successful inventory deployments across a complex global organization. This is a high-impact role for a finance or supply chain professional who brings strong SAP knowledge, inventory accounting expertise, and the ability to work confidently across Finance, Supply Chain Operations, IT, and implementation partners. In this role, you will lead inventory release readiness through testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare, helping ensure a smooth transition to SAP S/4HANA and strong operational and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

How YOU can help:

• Lead end-to-end inventory release readiness for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including planning, milestone management, risk tracking, issue resolution, and business readiness.
• Partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain Operations, and IT to deliver inventory processes that support accurate movements, valuation, controls, and reporting.
• Support the design and deployment of inventory accounting and reporting processes in SAP S/4HANA, including reconciliations, reserves, and key financial outputs.
• Drive readiness for inventory-related controls and compliance requirements, including SOX validation, control execution, and audit support.
• Lead business testing for inventory processes across FIT, BST, and UAT, partnering with IT and system integrators to validate solutions and resolve defects.
• Translate business needs into clear process scenarios, requirements, and acceptance criteria that support successful end-to-end delivery.
• Support cutover planning and execution for inventory-related activities, including data readiness, validation, reconciliations, and deployment checkpoints.
• Help prepare teams for go-live through training, SOPs, work instructions, and business readiness activities that support adoption.
• Act as a trusted SAP S/4HANA inventory SME during go-live and hypercare, helping teams quickly resolve issues and stabilize operations.

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