Global A2R Strategy Finance Manager - 2406177006WDescriptionJohnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Global A2R Strategy Finance Manager in the Close Consolidations and External Reporting (CCER) Group supporting the CFIN (Central Finance) deployment. This position is responsible for supporting the CCER Account to Report (A2R) team and would ideally be in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Candidate must be able to travel to New Brunswick, as needed.The Global A2R Strategy Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting initiatives within the Close, Consolidations and External Reporting workstream as it relates to developing and deploying new Account to Report processes to the Finance Organization across BUF, GS & Corporate Finance Functions. This individual will partner across the Finance 3-tier model to accelerate visibility to Financial close-related data by leveraging technology to understand and enhance processes.To be successful with standardization and improvement efforts, the Global A2R Strategy Finance Manager must demonstrate the Leadership Imperatives of Connect, Lead, Grow and Living into the Credo. They will actively participate in initiatives aimed at simplifying, standardizing, and automating the financial close processes. They will need to ensure the appropriate level of input from key stakeholders is incorporated into a recommendation and changes are socialized with interdependencies considered. The Global A2R Strategy Finance Manager should have the ability to interact with numerous teams and leaders through in-person meetings, presentations, etc. and will play an integral role in shaping Global Finance processes.Responsibilities
Lead initiatives aimed at simplifying, standardizing, and automating the financial close processes
Ensure the appropriate level of input from key stakeholders is incorporated into a recommendation and changes are socialized with interdependencies considered
Ability to interact with numerous teams and leaders through in-person meetings, presentations, etc. and will play an integral role in shaping Global Finance processes
Participate in CFIN/A2R Process integration and development analysis across multiple processes to ensure continuity and completion of all processes for end state
Partner with the SAP Central Finance project team to meet key milestones
Lead global teams through change in how we work, shaping the future of J&J Finance
Develop and execute action plans to ensure integration points are adequately met between multiple SigniFi workstreams (Planning and Forecasting, Path to Monthly Close etc.)
Partner across all key CCER initiatives to mitigate any potential risks across projects and ensure appropriate level of integration in key design outputs and integration points, including Close Optimization, aCREW, TranSCend/Transact workstreams
QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related business is required.
Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as MBA, Master's in TAX/Economics/Accounting, CPA, CMA etc. is preferred
A minimum of 5 years of general finance/accounting processes or related business experience is required
Strong independent, analytical, and critical thinking skills along with ability to influence and effectively communicate with senior management is required
Ability to anticipate and proactively address challenges and recommend alternate options is required
Planning, Prioritization and Project Management skills are critical to success and highly preferred
Collaborative style and able to work effectively in a matrix organization
Ability to leverage technology to effectively work in a Global role is required
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office are required
Experience with financial reporting/account to report experience is preferred
The base pay range for this position is $97,000 - $166,750The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsAt 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 https://www.jnj.com/.Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com (http://www.careers.jnj.com).Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-New BrunswickOther Locations NA-US-Pennsylvania-Spring House, NA-US-New Jersey-TitusvilleOrganization Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. (6090)Job Function AccountingReq ID: 2406177006W
