Manager – Country Finance Manager (CFM), Innovative Medicine LAN and LAS
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Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .
As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
FinanceJob Sub Function:
Finance Business PartnersJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Bogotá Distrito Capital ColombiaJob Description:
Position Summary
The Manager Country Finance Manager (CFM) for Innovative Medicine LAN and LAS is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of financial services across multiple markets in Latin America South and Northern cluster. This role combines strong technical finance expertise in Accounting to Report (A2R) with strategic Finance Business Partnering (FBP) to drive value creation ensure compliance and support business decision-making.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate executive presence and communication a strong ability to lead through influence and a solid positioning within both Global Services and the Innovative Medicine sector. This positioning is key to driving change shaping strategic initiatives and contributing to the broader impact and growth of Johnson & Johnson.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting to Report (Hard Finance):
- Lead month-end quarter-end and year-end close activities ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Own Trial Balance Income Statement and Balance Sheet reviews BS-75 reporting among others.
- Ensure SOX compliance and support internal/external audit processes.
- Drive standardization and process improvement across markets leveraging digital tools (e.g. SAP TM1 Alteryx UiPath).
Finance Business Partnering:
- Act as strategic finance advisor to Commercial BUF and senior business leaders.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support planning forecasting and performance management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives M&A activities and strategic projects.
- Identify propose and execute process improvements that generate value through cost avoidance compliance enhancement and revenue generation.
Leadership & Influence:
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team in LAN and LAS.
- Foster a culture of curiosity growth mindset and accountability.
- Champion DE&I and employee engagement initiatives.
- Influence across GS Finance and BUF organizations to drive strategic alignment and change.
- Support influence and execute SigniFi and any other Technological Transformation initiatives managing change and shaping both processes and talent workforce strategies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness and accuracy of financial closings (monthly quarterly annual).
- SOX compliance score and audit results (internal/external).
- % of process standardization or automation implemented across A2R.
- Number and impact of value-generating initiatives (cost avoidance revenue generation).
- Stakeholder satisfaction (measured via structured feedback or surveys).
- Average or above Credo Score results for team engagement.
- Retention of key talent and development of successors.
- Recognition and influence within GS Finance (e.g. participation in strategic forums leadership in initiatives).
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in multinational and multicultural environments ideally within different markets in Latam.
- Strong ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated senior presence and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in Spanish and English.
- Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Comfortable navigating digital finance tools and driving innovation.
- Committed to people development DE&I and organizational growth.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field (required).
- Advanced degree (MBA CPA CMA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience:
- 8 years of progressive finance experience including shared services and commercial finance.
- 3 years of people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP (required) and local (preferred) LATAM accounting standards.
- Experience with SAP TM1 BRAVO and other financial systems preferred.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management with different groups of stakeholders.
- Senior-level communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish.
- Ability to lead through influence and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven ability to identify and implement value-generating process improvements.
Travel:
Up to 10% (domestic and international within LATAM)
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Communication skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Management
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Analytical Skills
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Annual Budgets
- Business unit
- Customer Relationship
- Financial Management
About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more
