Senior Finance Analyst

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Job Function:
Finance

Job Sub Function:
Finance Business Partners

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Milano, Italy

Job Description:

J&J Innovative Medicine Italy is the commercial operating company for the Pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson and is responsible for the access, marketing and sales of the pharmaceutical business in the said territory.

The operating company has an annual revenue of approx.

$1.3B and will continue to grow over the next coming years.  Main offices are in Milan (Italy).

The Senior Finance Analyst will report to the Senior Business Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Controlling


* Systems updates & Masterdata maintenance


* Monthly/quarterly closing and reporting activities for the respective area


* Review the major sales variations versus budget cycles, understanding the key drivers and providing management with insights for decision-making.


* Have an end-to-end financial planning & forecasting responsibility for the respective area.


* Provide insightful financial analysis and scenario-thinking to drive strategic prioritization


* Continuous improvement in the way of working, enhance efficiency and effectiveness of processes.

Compliance


* Comply with J&J worldwide financial, Healthcare Compliance, and Business Conduct procedures and drive accountability throughout the organization.

Ensure compliance with local regulations.

Business Partnering


* Influence business leadership in financial decision-making.


* Lead and supervise performance against business plan commitments for the respective area.


* Bring an external focus and establish connections with internal and external partners that drive business performance.


* Participate in EMEA and cross-sector initiatives.


* Actively champion a deep collaboration between all finance groups.

Qualifications


* Master’s degree in finance/economics/accounting is required.


* A minimum of 3-4 years finance or related business experience is required. Experience in a Reputable Audit Company is preferred.


* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.


* SAP knowledge preferred.


* Exceptional financial and analytical skills.


* Excellent command of both oral and written English and Italian Language is required


* Strong communication and analytical skills and a proactive mindset.


* High-level knowledge of fina...