Finance Manager, Portfolio & Consolidation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•New Brunswick, NJ

2d•$102,000 - $177,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Portfolio & Consolidation Finance Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing financial planning, consolidation, and performance management across the R&D function. This position partners closely with FP&A, R&D, and business leadership to provide transparency into financial performance, drive portfolio decision-making, and ensure accurate and timely consolidated reporting. The role enables strategic prioritization, resource allocation, and execution discipline in a complex, global environment, while driving continuous improvement in financial processes and analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).
Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, consolidation, or portfolio management roles.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
Experience managing financial consolidations and delivering executive-level reporting.
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for business partners.
Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing teams.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or related discipline (preferred).
Experience in R&D Finance or FP&A role.
Experience in a large, complex, or global organization.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial planning tools (Anaplan, AFO).
Experience with Smartsheet and Cadence.
Exposure to finance transformation, process improvement, or system implementation initiatives.
Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment across stakeholders (OPEX/ CAPEX).
Own consolidated R&D financial reporting, including variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; clearly communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
Lead Portfolio process ensuring alignment across stakeholders, evaluating portfolio performance, optimizing resource allocation and supporting strategic initiatives.
Partner with Finance and R&D leaders to lead the Long Range Innovation Planning, run scenario planning and provide recommendations about trade-offs.
Lead quarterly close and consolidation activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial policies and controls. These activities include IP cross charges and hedging exposure management.
Budget oversight for MedTest, VP of R&D, Scientific Affairs and Operations organizations
Oversight of Master Data to ensure the integrity of Platform P&L is accurate.
Support external and internal reporting requirements, including leadership presentations, audit support, and compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
Identify and drive process improvements, including standardization, automation, and adoption of advanced analytics tools.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.