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Job Function:
FinanceJob Sub Function:
AccountingJob Category:
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Wokingham, Berkshire, United KingdomJob Description:
We are recruiting a Senior Finance Analyst to join our team responsible for leading the Local GAAP Operations workstream as part of LE/MRC Operations under the SigniFi Finance Transformation program. The role is to be based in the UK (Pinewood / Maidenhead Campus).
In this global-facing role, you will play a key role in 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
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s level degree is required.
- Qualified accountant
- 3 to 5 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
- 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
- Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and has experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity
Required Skills:
Consolidated Financial Statements, Financial Statements, GAAP Financial Reporting, Statutory Accounting, Statutory ReportingPreferred Skills:
Accounting, Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Communication, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Problem Solving, Process OptimizationSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Qualified accountant
- 3 to 5 years of finance, accounting, or business experience
- Proficient English
- Knowledge of general finance, tax, and accounting processes
- Understanding of GAAP differences and adjustments between US GAAP and Local GAAP
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle ambiguity and fluid situations
- Exposure to statutory reporting and accounting
- Understanding of accounting and financial systems methodologies, including SAP
- Experience working in a complex, multi-ERP or systems environment
- Understanding of AI concepts, frameworks, responsible and ethical AI practices, and effective prompting
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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