Finance Manager - Pinewood

Cluster Finance Manager – Pinewood Wokingham (remote working to begin with then 2 to 3 days a week in the office)

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly–based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

Johnson & Johnson Global Services, the global shared services organization supporting the businesses of Johnson & Johnson employs more than 2000 employees in key service centres across the globe in Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. The vision of Johnson & Johnson Global Services is "to be trusted business partners who deliver increasing value by creating and sustaining globally standard world–class services that enable the power of Johnson & Johnson.

The Role:

We are looking for a Face of Global Services and Financial Accounting Lead for the Business Unit and FP&A CoE (US GAAP). The successful candidate will be a member of the local Financial Directors's leadership team.

You will be accountable to ensure timely, compliant and accurate completion of activities supporting financial close and reporting, including:

• Review of actuals for accuracy and reasonableness based on business and finance knowledge
• Leading end–to–end close process in accordance with Standard Integrated Close Calendar
• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating pre–close meetings, quarterly balance sheet reviews and financial statement reviews:
• BVA creation, alignment and coordination for commentary and approval
• Leading the review process to ensure that the quarterly variance commentary vs. forecast and prior year appropriately reflects the results and that the financial results are accurately reflected for BVA
• Responsible for executing BRAVO approval for 'actuals' submissions and second level journal approvals.
• Foster an environment of teamwork, innovation and sharing of ideas
• Influence and work closely with BUF and A2R colleagues to work on joint goals and objectives
• Lead, be part of GS process improvement and other projects
• Provide support to resolve escalated A2R issues
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, in order to achieve "adequate" internal and external audit ratings.

Experience Required:

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent, with a minimum of 5– 10 years post qualified financial experience

Languages:

• Fluent English, confidence in presenting to Senior Management in English
• Other languages of EMEA countries preferred but not required

Other Experience Required:

• 5 – 10 years job experience in different Finance Functions
• US GAAP reporting experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
• Proven business partnering skills
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast–paced work environment.
• Solid US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical skills

Travel:

• Up to 30% to local markets
• Within the J&J Leadership skills definition following skills and competencies should be shown in this role:
• Results & Performance Driven:
• Takes personal responsibility for delivering results
• Eagerly accepts stretch goals

Sense of Urgency:

• Quickly assimilates and digests information
• Demonstrates a clear bias for action on priorities
• Strategic Thinking & Big Picture Orientation:
• Demonstrates understanding of Johnson & Johnson's and the local operating company's business model

Intellectual Curiosity:

• Works to keep updated on the industry trends
• Seeks opportunities to learn and grow professionally
• Organisation & Talent Development:
• Shows an appreciation for the talent and potential in others
• Accepts responsibility for and learns from his/her own mistakes
• Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents, and ideas

Collaboration & Teaming:

• Builds strong, productive relationships
• Develops business and personal relationships with people from other areas of the organisation
• Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individual

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive day/hourly rate. A minimum 12 month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson.

Please note: Hourly rate will depend on how you are paid for this role.

Up to GBP55 per hour/GBP412 per day for Umbrella or up to GBP44 per hour/GBP330 per day PAYE

Based on a 7.5 hour working day

If you are interested in this role please apply now, or for more information contact

Please Note: Applications for this role will close Friday so be quick!