Senior Finance Analyst, Vision Turkey

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Finance Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Istanbul, Turkey

Job Description:

Purpose:  This role will partner with and support the Market Business Unit Finance (BUF) in end-to-end financial planning, reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include providing proactive business partnering to the local organization, delivering variance and scenario analysis, contributing to ongoing and ad-hoc projects (process improvements, system implementations, and commercial initiatives), and driving improvements in financial processes and decision support.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Support financial planning and forecasting activities in collaboration with the BUF. This includes latest thinking forecasts; budgeting cycles (e.g. FBP, JU, NU); and strategic planning cycles (e.g. MTP). Key deliverables include, but not limited to – P&L, balance sheet, free cash flow, headcount
• Consolidate analysis and commentary to ensure plans are based on solid assumptions and robust data, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation and consolidation of budget presentations for market/cluster/regional stakeholders.
• Support the loading of financial plans into relevant systems for Regional and Global consolidation – e.g. Anaplan, BRAVO.

Business Results & Reporting

• Deliver standard reporting and performance analytics/insights to support markets in understanding their financial performance, trends, and key drivers. This includes but not limited to, P&L, balance sheet, Free Cash Flow, Headcount
• Consolidation of risks and opportunities that give insights to key stakeholders which will aid decision making.
• Closely communicate with BUF, wider FP&A and local stakeholders for business performance reporting and analytics (including ad-hoc topics).
• Build interdependent partnerships with local stakeholders and other finance tiers including – Internal FP&A Team; BUF; Global FP&A; GS Finance; PIC Finance; Deliver Finance; Compliance groups; and Tax COE.
• Support the resolution of issues with various finance teams in a timely manner.
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and project work.
• Support continuous improvement and simplification activities.

Compliance & Best Practice

• Proactively maintain and improve internal control environments to meet J&J internal, SOX, and external statutory compliance governance.
• Support regional SOX compliance deliverables.
• Support internal and external audits, statutory, and legal requirements as required by GS and Tax COE.
• Challenge the current process and seek process improvement opportunities to drive simplification and value creation.

Stakeholder Management

• Lean into open and honest feedback; and development conversations.
• Support a culture of inclusion and belonging; increasing engagement; productivity; and innovation.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES – the knowledge, skills and personal attributes required for successful performance

Integrity

Exercises a professional approach to duties, applies knowledge and skills positively, treating colleagues, clients and the public with courtesy and sensitivity

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

Thinks clearly & incisively. Identifies issues through variance analysis and gets to the root of them quickly. Manages complex data sets effectively & efficiently.

Customer Focus

Appreciates the importance of meeting/exceeding customer expectations

Attention to Detail vs Big Picture

Works with attention to detail; however, can also zoom out and understand big picture impacts

Systems Knowledge & Process Development

Constantly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of management reporting & planning processes. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with large ERP systems

Planning & Project Management

Ensures delivery against detailed plans & milestones. Results-oriented.

Communication & Story Telling

Communicates clearly and easily with non-finance staff (verbal & written). Developing skills in storytelling and delivery of presentations with financial content

Relationship Building

Builds rapport, develop and maintain productive working relationships with others that are recognised by both parties as mutually beneficial

Team Work/Building

Actively promotes harmony within the team and works to achieve shared goals by sharing information and passing on expert knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

·        Financial Business Partnering and FP&A skills

·        A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a major in Accounting or Finance.

·        A minimum of 3 years of finance or accounting.

·        Proven analytical, conceptual, communication, and interpersonal skills

. Advanced level of English Language

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities, working to achieve tight deadlines

·        Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural, cross-functional environment across all layers of the business

·        Knowledge of SOX controls

·        Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel

Desirable:

·        A Master’s MBA or financial certification in CPA/CA/ACCA/CIMA or other financial certifications.

·        Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or consumer products industries

·        Experience with reporting tools such as SAP, Power BI, Tableau

 

 

Required Skills:

Analytical Acumen, Finance Business Partnering, Stakeholder Collaboration, Stakeholder Partnerships

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Budgeting, Budget Management, Coaching, Communication, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Disclosures, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Leverages Information, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Technical Credibility