Global A2R Strategy Manager

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Maidenhead Berkshire United Kingdom Wokingham Berkshire United Kingdom

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is hiring a Global A2R Strategy Manager located in New Brunswick NJ Berkshire UK or Zug Switzerland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Location: New Brunswick NJ - Requisition Number:R-106965

Location: United Kingdom - Requisition Number:R-107475

Location: Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-107478

Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

As Finance Manager Global A2R Strategy you will work at the intersection of finance process transformation automation and data-enabled innovation to modernize Account to Report (A2R) Process Areas. You will lead initiatives across the transformation lifecyclefrom defining business problems and crafting future-state solutions through deployment adoption and benefits realization. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of finance stakeholder needs the ability to translate data into actionable insights and a dedication to advancing simplified standardized and automated processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of targeted A2R processes applying process excellence methods to simplify and standardize ways of working and strengthen controls.
• Analyze complex datasets in the context of A2R financial processes to identify root causes quantify business impact and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
• Translate business and stakeholder needs into scalable process data automation and technology requirements.
• Partner with technology data architecture and data science teams to evaluate solution options and deliver governed fit-for-purpose capabilities.
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities that reduce manual effort improve cycle times and increase data quality across A2R activities.
• Manage cross-functional integration points and dependencies across A2R SigniFi releases and adjacent workstreams to support smooth deployment and business continuity.
• Establish governance and performance monitoringincluding KPIs controls and issue triageto sustain process adherence and ensure solutions meet policy compliance and audit expectations.
• Lead change management and enablement so stakeholders are prepared to implement future-state processes and adopt new capabilities.
• Provide cross-functional initiative leadership fostering accountability continuous improvement and high-quality delivery against scope timeline and value outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of finance accounting or related business experience including experience with accounting processes financial reporting or Account to Report activities.
• Experience delivering process transformation or cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through deployment adoption and benefits realization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data develop solution concepts and translate insights into clear business and functional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams influence without authority and form effective links across a global organization.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to present complex topics clearly and effectively to senior leadership.
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment in dynamic ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement approach with the ability to anticipate challenges identify risks recommend solutions and drive projects and process improvements forward.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing developing or deploying finance applications or internal enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of technical accounting compliance requirements and financial systems.
• Experience applying process excellence methods such as Lean Six Sigma process mining or standard work.
• Demonstrated interest in data analytics or data science with an understanding of data structures data quality and analytical methods; hands-on experience is preferred but not required.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accounting Accounting Policies Analytical Reasoning Budgeting Controls Compliance Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) Execution Focus Financial Analysis Financial Competence Financial Reports Financial Risk Management (FRM) Financial Statement Analysis Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Managerial Accounting Proactive Behavior Process Improvements Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Technical Credibility Treasury Management