Senior Finance Analyst Competitive Insights & Analytics

Biopharma Asia; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Sr Finance Analyst for the Competitor Insights & Analytics team in New Brunswick, NJ. The role delivers benchmarking, research, and strategic financial insights to enable executive decisions, spanning multiple sectors and platforms within the J&J portfolio.

The position emphasizes data-driven analysis, executive-ready communication, and the use of advanced tools (AI-enabled research, Power BI, Python/R/SQL) to strengthen competitive intelligence.

Qualifications

• Synthesize large volumes of financial, competitive, and market information into clear insights.
• Understanding of the J&J portfolio and external market dynamics.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, profitability drivers, and valuation methodologies.
• Forecasting experience would be a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel; Power BI and AI-enabled tools are a plus.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed environment with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess implications of competitor performance on competitive position and long-term performance for J&J
• Analyze competitor financial performance, operating trends, and priorities from earnings releases, investor communications, and disclosures
• Maintain competitor benchmarking frameworks for profitability, capital allocation, and shareholder value creation
• Develop deep expertise in the healthcare landscape across Pharmaceuticals and MedTech
• Translate complex financial, competitive, and market information into actionable insights for executives
• Develop executive-ready presentations and analyses supporting financial reviews and decisions
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and new data sources to enhance analytics and efficiency

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Influencing skills

Education

BS/BA in business analytics or finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

AI-enabled research tools

Financial databases (Visible Alpha, Alphasense, SEC EDGAR)

Python/R/SQL

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

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function

Business Intelligence

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Sr Finance Analyst for the Competitor Insights & Analytics team in New Brunswick, NJ.

In Competitive Insights & Analytics (CIA), we enhance competitiveness, providing timely, data-driven insights that strengthen our ability to navigate the external landscape. This division of Global Finance tracks the performance of the twenty companies that make up our competitive composite. These analyses help us assess J&J performance in the context of our peer set, while also predicting future performance.

The Sr Financial Analyst, CIA, serves as a finance expert on the external healthcare landscape, delivering competitor benchmarking, research, and strategic financial insights that enable executive leadership to make informed decisions. This role offers the rare opportunity to provide insight across both sectors, all business units, all therapeutic areas, and all platforms across the J&J portfolio.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess the implications of competitor performance, strategic actions, and industry developments on competitive position and long-term performance for J&J
• Analyze competitor financial performance, operating trends, and strategic priorities through the review of earnings releases, investor communications, and external disclosures
• Maintain competitor benchmarking frameworks used to assess relative performance, profitability, capital allocation, and shareholder value creation
• Develop deep expertise in the competitive landscape across the healthcare sector, including Pharmaceuticals and MedTech
• Translate complex financial, competitive, and market information into actionable insights and recommendations for executive leadership
• Develop executive-ready presentations, analyses, and communications supporting financial reviews, strategic discussions, and decision-making
• Leverage emerging technologies, AI-enabled tools, and new data sources to enhance analytical capabilities, improve efficiency, and strengthen competitive intelligence

Required Qualifications

• BS, BA (or equivalent) in business analytics, finance, statistics, or related field
• 3-5 years professional experience in Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investor Relations, Equity Research, Corporate Development, or related analytical roles
• Research & Insight Generation : Ability to synthesize large volumes of financial, competitive, and market information into clear, actionable insights
• Business Acumen : Understanding of the J&J portfolio and external market and competitor dynamics
• Financial Acumen : Strong understanding of financial statements, profitability drivers, capital allocation, valuation methodologies, and financial performance analysis. Forecasting experience would be a plus
• Technical & Analytical Skills : Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, Power Automate, AI-enabled research tools, financial databases (e.g., Visible Alpha, Alphasense, SEC EDGAR), or programming knowledge (e.g., Python, R, SQL) considered a plus
• Agility & Growth Mindset : Flexible and creative mindset that adapts to shifting priorities
• Communications & Influencing Skills : Clear, concise messaging; navigate a matrixed environment with a high degree of collaboration

Travel % : 10% Domestic International

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$81,000.00 - $131,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yea

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits