Senior Finance Analyst Competitive Insights & Analytics

6029-MEDICAL DEVICE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. Legal Entity; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/yr

Sick time 40 hours/yr

Public holidays 13 days/yr

Work and family time 40 hours/yr

Parental leave 480 hours/yr

Bereavement leave 240 hours/yr

Caregiver leave 80 hours/yr

Volunteer leave 32 hours/yr

Military spouse time-off 80 hours/yr

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr Finance Analyst for the Competitor Insights & Analytics team based in New Brunswick, NJ. You will deliver data-driven insights, benchmark competitor performance, and support executive decision-making across the healthcare portfolio.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, use of AI-enabled tools, and collaboration across functions. Travel around 10% is required; competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business analytics, finance, statistics, or related field.
• 3-5 years professional experience in Finance or related analytical roles.
• Experience in FP&A, Investor Relations, or equity research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess implications of competitor performance on J&J long-term performance.
• Analyze competitor financial performance, operating trends, and strategic priorities from earnings releases and investor materials.
• Maintain benchmarking frameworks to assess profitability, capital allocation, and shareholder value creation.
• Develop deep expertise in the healthcare competitive landscape across Pharma and MedTech.
• Translate complex financial and market information into actionable insights for executives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

AI-enabled research tools

Programming (Python/R/SQL)

Financial statement analysis

Education

BS/BA in business analytics, finance, statistics, or related field

Tools

Visible Alpha

Alphasense

SEC EDGAR

SQL

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive.

Job Details

• Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
• Job Sub Function: Business Intelligence
• Job Category: Professional
• 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.

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

Travel %: 10%

Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $81,000.00 - $131,100.00

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 period
• 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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:

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Notes

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 https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.