Strategic Finance Lead, US Commercial — MedTech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Associate Director, US Commercial Finance to support the Heart Recovery business within Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Danvers, MA. This role partners with the US Commercial Leadership Team to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and compliance while leading a team of finance professionals.

The position requires 8+ years of progressive finance experience, strong planning and analytical skills, and effective cross-functional collaboration with commercial,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance experience within FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, accounting, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior commercial or business leaders in a complex matrix organization.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, business case development, and analytical skills.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, operations, HR, compliance, and finance partners.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and drive organizational change.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to US Commercial leadership, influencing strategic decisions and resource allocation.
• Provide financial leadership for commercial growth initiatives, market expansion opportunities, and new business models.
• Translate business strategies into actionable financial plans and measurable performance outcomes.
• Present business insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Lead the annual Business Plan, Forecast Updates and Latest Thinking.
• Develop revenue, margin, and operating expense projections using market, customer, and operational drivers.
• Drive forecasting accuracy through advanced analytics and predictive business modeling.
• Assess risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation plans to achieve financial commitments.
• Lead financial evaluation of pricing strategies, contract negotiations, customer programs, and commercial investments.
• Partner with Pricing, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure commercially effective and compliant customer solutions.
• Evaluate financial impact of new commercial offerings, reimbursement changes, and market dynamics.
• Monitor and optimize profitability across products, customers, channels, and geographies.
• Lead management of commercial operating expenses, including headcount, T&E, professional services, and other discretionary spending.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to develop workforce plans aligned with strategic priorities.
• Establish governance processes to ensure disciplined investment decisions and efficient resource allocation.
• Deliver actionable insights through business performance reviews, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify drivers of financial performance.
• Leverage digital technologies, automation, and data visualization tools to improve business transparency and decision support.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes and enhance productivity.
• Maintain a strong control environment consistent with SOX, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure financial integrity, compliance, and transparency across all commercial finance activities.
• Support governance committees and approval processes related to pricing, contracting, and commercial investments.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote Johnson & Johnson leadership behaviors and Credo-based decision-making.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Reasoning

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

GAAP

Team Management

Treasury Management

Process Improvements

SOP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Workday Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Power BI

TM1

Hyperion

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Associate Director, US Commercial Finance to support the Heart Recovery business within Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Danvers, MA. This role partners with the US Commercial Leadership Team to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and compliance while leading a team of finance professionals.

The position requires 8+ years of progressive finance experience, strong planning and analytical skills, and effective cross-functional collaboration with commercial,