Finance Technology Solutions Lead - Wokingham, United Kingdom - Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson

Verified Company

Wokingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Finance Technology Solutions Lead (Senior Analyst) role focuses on driving global projects as well as regional continuous improvements in both Finance Systems and Finance Processes by leveraging the capabilities of the ERP and local reporting tools.

The role focuses on ensuring Data Quality and System Integration platform alignment for Internal and External Financial Reporting.

This includes coordinating and supporting projects on behalf of the Financial Organisation, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration skills between IT and Finance.

The Lead/Senior Analyst role may also manage direct report(s) and support the teams' efforts toward various aspects of the overall operation of Financial Systems.

Qualifications:

Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) OR equivalent experience/qualification, demonstrating a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices
SAP FI/CO certification is preferred and/or Central Finance
Minimum of 3 years strong transactional experience with SAP ERP system.
Experience with system enhancement process, project implementation, and testing protocol
Strong understanding of financial business processes and reporting in areas such as A2R, P2P, and I2C
Working knowledge of reporting tools like CFIN, SMT, SAP BI, TM1, Tableau, Cognos, SQL, Cliq, and Alteryx is desirable
Experience with global collaboration, operating model strategy and system implementation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytical, problem solving and team building skills, attention to details, ability to prioritize and plan effectively, initiative to follow through on directives, and knowledge and sensitivity to global partners/cultures/norms
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced framing skills for presentation & communication at all levels of the organization
This position may require up to 10% travel domestic or international
Lead and manage the delivery of the systems module within projects and enhancements to support continuous improvements as well as enterprise projects and initiatives such as SigniFi (especially CFIN), Transact or TranSCend (S4 HANA upgrade)
Support system enhancements and project implementations through translated requirements, documentation, gap analysis, optimal solution design and hypercare
Manage and prioritize the project and enhancement portfolio discussion with key stakeholders, ensuring that the Cost vs Business Benefit adds value and is aligned with global strategy
Support the deployment of new functionality, including integration of Corporate tools
Understand and work towards meeting IT release deadlines
Support the triage process and ensure appropriate disposition of issues coming through SMT, following up to conclusion of all systems constraints
Work in close collaboration with GS functions in A2R and I2C to understand the business processes in order to provide system expertise and guidance
Analyze and challenge existing processes to facilitate transfer from legacy process to new process
Communicate financial business processes and system solutions to peers across regions and platforms
Create training documentation and/or conduct training through the Power Users Programme. Deliver content in the Community of Practice meetings
Strictly comply with all compliance and business policies including SOX cycles, SOPs, internal & external audit requirements, and system security protocols. Ensure strong internal controls are in place to achieve "Adequate" internal and external audit rating
Assist with Manager responsibilities, as requested, ensuring that the Team Manager is aligned on priorities, progress and challenges escalating appropriately when required
Where applicable manage direct reports through utilization of leadership imperatives, 5 conversations and development discussions.