Finance Analyst Local GAAP Operations Wokingham, England
Job description
We are recruiting a Finance Analyst to join our growing team responsible for leading the Local GAAP Operations workstream as part of LE/MRC Operations under the SigniFi Finance Transformation program. The role can be UK (Pinewood Campus) or EMEA based, though preference would be the UK.
Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.
With $92 billion in 2021 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. There are more than 265 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing approximately 132,200 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.
Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
In this global-facing role, you will support senior finance analysts in designing, building and implementing the strategy to transform Johnson & Johnson’s local Statutory Financial Reporting processes under SigniFi.
Potential candidates will have a good understanding of the J&J Operating Model and ideally have had exposure to statutory reporting and accounting in a previous or current role. Project experience is not crucial.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support the business set-up and reconciliation of the parallel local GAAP ledger (L1) in Central Finance. Critical tasks include reconciling the data between the ERPs, Central Finance and the local financial statements, developing reporting solutions to simplify and standardize complex tasks, and partnering with PWC and our co-sourcing partners Deloitte.
- Share key insights and recommendations to help shape interim and end-state designs.
- Partner with local Finance teams to understand and learn from current processes and support them as interim and end state design solutions are implemented.
- Support in preparing presentations, project plan updates etc. and other ad-hoc tasks as required.
- Help support the team in the timely execution of project plans.
- Provide timely and insightful updates on project progress, including potential issues and risk areas.
- Support future training and communications sessions across the broader finance organization
- Support wider team members on ad-hoc tasks, as required
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s level degree is required.
- Part-qualified accountant
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- 1 to 3 years finance, accounting or business experience
- Proficient English
- Knowledge of general finance, tax and accounting processes
- An understanding of GAAP differences and adjustments between US GAAP and Local GAAP
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations
Preferred:
- Exposure to statutory reporting and accounting in a previous or current role
- Strong understanding of standard methodologies in Accounting and Financial Systems, including SAP
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-ERP / system environment
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
