Financial Analyst, FP&A Data & Analytics

The Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A, SCF Support plays a critical role in supporting DePuy Synthes’ Supply Chain Finance (SCF) organization through robust financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role partners closely with supply chain, operations, and finance leadership to drive visibility, cost discipline, and informed decision‑making across manufacturing, inventory, logistics, and distribution activities. The position offers strong exposure to operational finance, opportunities to influence business outcomes, and the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a complex, global medical device environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities in support of Supply Chain Finance, including manufacturing, inventory, logistics, and distribution costs. 

• Perform detailed variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; clearly communicate drivers and risks to finance and business partners. 

• Develop and maintain financial models to support operational decision‑making, productivity initiatives, and cost‑to‑serve analyses. 

• Partner with supply chain and operations leaders to evaluate performance, identify cost optimization opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Support monthly close activities, ensuring accurate accruals, inventory valuation, and alignment with financial controls and policies. 

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial reporting and presentations for senior management and cross‑functional stakeholders. 

• Ensure compliance with Johnson & Johnson financial policies, internal controls, and governance requirements. 

• Contribute to finance process improvements, standardization efforts, and adoption of new tools and analytics capabilities. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required). 

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or related discipline (preferred). 

Experience and Skills 

Required: 

• Typically 2-4 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, finance, or related analytical roles. 

• Strong understanding of FP&A fundamentals, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. 

• Experience supporting operations, manufacturing, or supply chain finance activities. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; comfort working with large, complex data sets. 

• Ability to translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations for non‑finance partners. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated industry environment. 

• Familiarity with standard cost accounting, inventory accounting, and supply chain metrics. 

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial planning tools. 

• Exposure to continuous improvement, productivity, or cost transformation initiatives. 

• CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification. 

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills. 

• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross‑functional environment. 

Other 

• Language: English proficiency required. 

• Travel: Limited domestic travel may be required (generally <10%). 

• Certifications: CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.