Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Operating Expenses to join our Finance team located in Toronto, ON.
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The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial leadership to Canada OPEX functions (non-commercial), including RQMS, Medical Affairs and Market Access and other small functions. You will partner closely with the RQMS, Medical Affairs and Market Access teams to deliver on OPEX financial targets, reporting, as well as headcount management and ensure forecast accuracy while also helping to influence financial business planning decisions. You are responsible for leading all forecast planning, and latest thinking processes for the RQMS, Medical Affairs and Market Access Organizations. He/she will partner with various business partners to improve forecast accuracy through variance analysis and commentary consolidations, providing the unique opportunity to present to senior leaders and JALT members. In addition, the role offers the opportunity to manage total company Compensation & Benefits budgeting and forecasting, seeking for strategies to manage this area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidate, challenge, and present forecast updates and latest thinking
• Collaborate, partner and present to Directors and VPs across organization
• Utilization of finance technology tools and reporting, with opportunity for expansion of capabilities through new ways of working
• Prepare and present forecast update presentations used for senior leaders, using executive level framing to shape the key messages
• Collaborate with the leadership team and budget owners to improve forecast accuracy for OPEX and Headcount
• Standardize, simplify, and automate forecasting and reporting practices (AFO, etc.)
• Partner with other finance groups, such as BUF and FP&A to ensure forecast accuracy
• Manage Compliance Requirements where applicable
• Ad Hoc Projects when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. A degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance and/or accounting is required.
• Candidate must possess excellent analytical (MS Excel), conceptual, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to think creatively and work in a team environment is required.
• Individual must work well in a dynamic environment and be able to drive improved processes, work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong financial analysis, business partnering, team building, and influencing skills are preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills are required to include Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, and formulas.
• The ability to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations to all areas of the organization including executive leadership is required.
• The position is located in Toronto, ON and and will incorporate the J&J Flex Hybrid Work Model, requiring 3 days on site, with 2 days remote. It may require up to 10% travel to our Titusville, NJ location.
  Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all employees can achieve their potential

• Consolidate, challenge, and present forecast updates and latest thinking
• Collaborate, partner and present to Directors and VPs across organization
• Utilization of finance technology tools and reporting, with opportunity for expansion of capabilities through new ways of working
• Prepare and present forecast update presentations used for senior leaders, using executive level framing to shape the key messages
• Collaborate with the leadership team and budget owners to improve forecast accuracy for OPEX and Headcount
• Standardize, simplify, and automate forecasting and reporting practices (AFO, etc.)
• Partner with other finance groups, such as BUF and FP&A to ensure forecast accuracy
• Manage Compliance Requirements where applicable
• Ad Hoc Projects when needed