Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s level degree is required. Fully qualified accountant or an international qualified accountant equivalent Experience and Skills: Required: 5 years post qualification finance, accounting or business experience Demonstrated the ability to lead, motivate and manage people and teams Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 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, and the ability to partner with, influence and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization 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 Some travel may be required 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 At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments to individuals with disabilities. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. We foster a culture where all perspectives, abilities, and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential. Join us at Johnson & Johnson, where you can make a meaningful impact and be part of a world-class finance team For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. At 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/ We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager 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. 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 high-profile global-facing role, you will support senior management 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 : Lead, manage and develop a team of strong and highly motivated senior financial analysts. Involvement in the recruitment of additional analysts as the team grows Manage the business set-up and reconciliation of the parallel local GAAP ledger (L1) in Central Finance, including supporting the development of reporting solutions to simplify and standardize complex tasks, and partnering with PWC and our co-sourcing partners Deloitte. Develop and present key insights and recommendations to help shape interim and end-state designs, ensuring the appropriate level of input from key stakeholders. Support senior management in evaluating different options to standardize and effectively use new technologies, ensuring audit and compliance requirements are met. Partner with key stakeholders, including local Finance teams, to understand and learn from current processes and support them as interim and end state design solutions are implemented. Support senior management in preparing presentations, project plan updates etc. and other ad-hoc tasks as required. Manage the team to ensure 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 ad-hoc tasks, as required