Global A2R Strategy Manager

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Global A2R Strategy Manager within its Finance function (Accounting sub-function) to modernize Account to Report (A2R) process areas. The role sits at the intersection of finance process transformation, automation and data-enabled innovation, leading initiatives from defining business problems through deployment, adoption and benefits realization. It is open to candidates based in New Brunswick, NJ, Berkshire, UK or Zug, Switzerland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of A2R processes, simplifying and standardizing ways of working and strengthening controls.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify root causes, quantify business impact and prioritize improvements.
• Translate stakeholder needs into scalable process, data, automation and technology requirements.
• Partner with technology, data, architecture and data science teams to deliver governed, fit-for-purpose capabilities.
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve cycle times and increase data quality.
• Manage cross-functional integration points across A2R, SigniFi releases and adjacent workstreams.
• Establish governance and performance monitoring, including KPIs, controls and issue triage.
• Lead change management and enablement so stakeholders can adopt new capabilities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of finance, accounting or related business experience, including accounting processes, financial reporting or A2R activities.
• Experience delivering process transformation or cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through deployment and benefits realization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, ambiguous environments and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing, developing or deploying finance or internal enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of technical accounting, compliance requirements and financial systems.
• Process excellence methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, process mining or standard work.
• Interest in data, analytics or data science, with hands-on experience preferred but not required.