Finance Process Release Lead, Capital Equipment- MT Transcend OTC NA

Johnson & Johnson•New Brunswick, NJ

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a key team member on the MT Transcend Program, a multi-year Global business transformation initiative aimed at modernizing end-to-end Supply Chain digital capabilities by harmonizing over 40 ERP systems, standardizing core business processes, and enabling an integrated data strategy through SAP S/4 HANA. While EMEA has led the way, North America is now beginning its transformation journey using the foundations EMEA laid. This role is critical for ensuring the S/4 HANA platform can be used in an integrated approach from day one of go-live. The ideal candidate will have a deep personal motivation to advance healthcare and Finance processes through transformation, backed by self-learning and experience in Finance, Compliance, and ERP fields relevant to MedTech. They should be eager to push forward despite ambiguity and resistance, acting as a voice for change and leading by example to help others see what could be and make it happen.

Requirements

5 to 8 Years job experience in Finance, preferably in MedTech
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or similar
Professional Accountancy qualification
Fluent in English and have good presentation skills
People Leadership – a C.E.O mindset, (Compete, Execute, Optimize)
Experience working with SQL / Alteryx
US GAAP
SAP knowledge, S4 HANA is preferred
Deep accounting knowledge of Capital Equipment, placement models and Commercial Fixed Assets
Documentation writing – e.g. DTPs & Work Instructions
Ability to deal with competing priorities and complex issues
Ability to work and lead under pressure
Strong leadership skills to lead and manage a team with a defined area of responsibility
Excellent oral and written communication skills with end users and project teams
Ability to drive consensus and resolve conflicts across multiple parties with conflicting views
Champion the design solution and frame changes in a way that engages and excites the end user community
Good analytical competencies
Good decision-making skills
Ability to work autonomously and independently
Ability to adapt to changing environment
Ability to assess business readiness for successful transition
Able to identify, manage, and mitigate risks.
Ability to plan and coordinate multiple and complex deployment activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical mindset

Nice To Haves

Understanding of J&J finance processes and of GS Finance organization / environment is a plus
Experience in Finance Transformation (Tech & Process) is desirable
Strong project management, transition and knowledge transfer experience

Responsibilities

Represent user requirements for design and prioritize for respective process within region
Support Solution Confirmation (Fit/Gap assessment) for process to Global Template
Support Deployment Lead in delivering concurrent deployments within region
Testing coordination (BST / UAT / BRT / SCT) across respective process within region
Testing execution at all stages (BST/ UAT / BRT / SCT / Hypercare) as needed
Testing of SOX controls as needed
Collaboration with other workstreams to support the execution of end-to-end testing within region
Defect / Incident Management (testing & hypercare)
Lead Data cleansing, conversion & migration efforts for region (production & quality environments)
Involvement in Change Impact Assessment
Oversee Documentation updates for respective process within region
Involvement in production cutover planning & execution within region
Stage gate support (incl. metrics) within region
Acting as a change agent and super user towards service delivery teams within region
Proactive sharing of process improvement and automation ideas
Work with all required stakeholders to ensure proper and timely communications
Accountable for a smooth transition to new operating model with minimal disruption to the operations
Accountable for overall customer satisfaction during deployment process
Accountable for issue and risk resolution & escalation to management where required
Engage with key stakeholders and lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transition to new ways of working

Benefits

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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