Manager, Financial Information Systems

Johnson & Johnson; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a Manager, Financial Information Systems to lead enterprise-wide financial consolidation and reporting initiatives. This role focuses on optimizing global processes and data integrity in the finance function.

You will partner with Finance, IT, Tax and Audit to deliver scalable Group Reporting solutions using SAP S/4HANA, coordinate master data design, oversee governance and SOX controls, and drive organizational change to ensure timely, accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounting/Financial Consolidation, Analysis & Reporting.
• Experience leading financial systems projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting implementation activities.
• Collaborate with finance controllers and IT teams to deliver scalable solution.
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration docs, test scripts, training materials.
• Help configure consolidation groups, master data structures and hierarchies.
• Lead master data requirement design for consolidated financial reporting.
• Provide governance and SOX controls for system changes.
• Optimize reporting structures and financial hierarchies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, year-end close activities.
• Understand integration points between applications and processes.

Skills

Financial consolidation leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirement gathering

SOX/compliance awareness

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

PMP (plus)

CPA/MBA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Group Reporting

SAP FI/CO

Central Finance (CFIN)

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:

Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Financial Information Systems. This position is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Purpose : Johnson & Johnson's Corporate Financial Information Systems team, which is responsible for sourcing and reporting enterprise financial data, is seeking to support enterprise-wide Financial Consolidation & Reporting applications. We are looking for a strategic, driven leader to help guide the implementation of a global financial consolidation system. The candidate will bring strong expertise across finance, accounting, and technology, with the ability to optimize global consolidation processes, improve reporting efficiency, strengthen data integrity, and support successful organizational change.

In this role, the Manager will help translate corporate data requirements, financial policies and procedures, and user community needs into the master data and information required for external and internal reporting. The position will partner closely with stakeholders across Finance, IT, Tax, and Audit to deliver a reliable, scalable solution that meets the enterprise needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Lead and support SAP S/4HANA Group Reporting implementation activities, including requirements gathering, design workshops, configuration, testing, cutover, and post-go-live support
• Collaborate with finance controllers, business partners, SAP functional teams, technical teams, and external partners to deliver scalable solution.
• Prepare functional specifications, configuration documents, test scripts, training materials, and user support documentation.
• Help configure consolidation groups, master data structures, hierarchies, validation rules and related Group Reporting settings.
• Lead, participate, define and shape master data requirement design to meet current and future Consolidated Financial Reporting requirements.
• Provide governance and oversight for system changes, ensuring strong controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
• Optimize reporting structures, chart of accounts, and financial hierarchies to fully leverage system capabilities
• Help lead organizational change efforts through partner engagement, training and communication to facilitate widespread adoption.
• Solve production issues, perform root cause analysis, coordinate fixes, and support month end, quarter-end and year-end close activities.
• Understand integration points between applications, processes, and functions.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

A Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting or Finance / or Information Systems

Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus

CPA, CMA or MBA

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting/Financial Consolidation, Analysis & Reporting experience is required.
• Experience with leading/coordinating Financial systems and project teams is required.
• Technical knowledge of consolidation processes, including inter-company eliminations and foreign currency translation
• Knowledge of SAP configuration in Financial Accounting (FI), Managerial Accounting (CO), Central Finance (CFIN), Group Reporting is preferred.
• Experience with capturing user requirements, understanding and interpreting requirements specifications in a multi-functional, global team is required.
• Organizational change skills, drive others to adapt to a changing environment is required.
• Previous experience in working with master data design and implementation is required.
• Strong strategy management, analytical thinking, problem solving, learning agility, communication and collaboration skills are required

Preferred:

• Demonstration of planning, prioritization and Project Management skills are essential to success and is highly preferred
• Proactive with strong analytical skills, ability to balance multiple activities and bring clarity to complex issues is required.
• Ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment including working independently on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem sol