Lead GS Finance CFM Innovative Medicine

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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

The Lead Analyst – Country Finance Manager (CFM), Innovative Medicine North America, leads the team responsible for delivering end-to-end financial services across the Canadian business. The role combines deep Accounting to Report (A2R) expertise with strategic Finance Business Partnering (FBP) to create value, maintain compliance, and enable informed business decisions.

Accounting to Report (Hard Finance):

- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Own Trial Balance, Income Statement and Balance Sheet reviews, BS-75 reporting, among others.
- Ensure SOX compliance and support internal/external audit processes.
- Drive standardization and process improvement across markets, leveraging digital tools (e.g., CFIN, SAP, etc.).

Finance Business Partnering:

- Act as strategic finance advisor to BUF and senior business leaders across the One Americas region.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support planning, forecasting, and performance management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, M&A activities, and strategic projects.
- Identify, propose, and execute process improvements that generate value through cost avoidance, compliance enhancement, and revenue generation.

Leadership & Influence:

- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team in Latin America while supporting cross-country businesses
- Foster a culture of curiosity, growth mindset, and accountability.
- Champion DE&I and employee engagement initiatives.
- Influence across GS Finance and BUF organizations to drive strategic alignment and change.
- Support, influence, and execute SigniFi and any other Technological Transformation initiatives, managing change and shaping both processes and talent workforce strategies.

- Timeliness and accuracy of financial closings (monthly, quarterly, annual).
- SOX compliance score and audit results (internal/external).
- % of process standardization or automation implemented across A2R.
- Number and impact of value-generating initiatives (cost avoidance, revenue generation).
- Stakeholder satisfaction (measured via structured feedback or surveys).
- Average or above Credo Score results for team engagement.
- Retention of key talent and development of successors.
- Recognition and influence within GS Finance (e.g., participation in strategic forums, leadership in initiatives).

- Strong English communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
• Advanced degree (MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including shared services and commercial finance.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP (required) and local (preferred) LATAM accounting standards.
• Experience with SAP, TM1, BRAVO, and other financial systems preferred.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with different groups of stakeholders.
• Senior-level communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish.
• Ability to lead through influence and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Individual must work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with all levels of the organization and be able to recommend and implement process improvements is required.
• Proven ability to identify and implement value-generating process improvements.
• Must work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently and handle several tasks simultaneously.

This position is based in Bogota, Colombia and may require up to 10% travel.

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