Global A2R Strategy Manager
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Global A2R Strategy Manager, also described as Finance Manager, Global A2R Strategy. The role is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey; Berkshire, United Kingdom; or Zug, Switzerland. It works at the intersection of finance process transformation, automation, and data-enabled innovation to modernize Account to Report (A2R) process areas. The manager leads initiatives across the transformation lifecycle, from defining business problems and designing future-state solutions through deployment, adoption, and benefits realization. The role calls for a strong understanding of finance stakeholder needs, the ability to translate data into actionable insights, and a focus on simplified, standardized, and automated processes. The manager partners across finance, technology, data, architecture, and data science, and leads cross-functional efforts to deliver governed solutions and sustained process improvements.
Requirements
- At least 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, including 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, including anticipating challenges, identifying risks, recommending solutions, and driving projects and process improvements forward.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design and deployment of targeted A2R processes, applying process excellence methods to simplify and standardize work and strengthen controls.
- Analyze complex datasets related to A2R financial processes to identify root causes, quantify business impact, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
- 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 monitoring, including KPIs, controls, and issue triage, to 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.
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
- Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
- Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; higher amounts apply to employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
- 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, or foster care of a child.
- Bereavement Leave: up to 240 hours for an immediate family member and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
