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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Finance Business Partners

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

The Electrophysiology Group, part of the Med Tech sector within Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a Lead Financial Analyst – EP R&D to support Research and Development located in Irvine, CA. This position is local only and not considered to be performed remotely. 

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

The Lead Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of financial reporting for R&D operations, including detailed analysis of both operational and capital expenditures by project. This role plays a critical part in guiding R&D teams to meet financial commitments through effective budget management, resource allocation, and strategic investment optimization. The Lead Financial Analyst will lead key financial processes such as forecasting, quarterly close, and reporting cycles, while driving process improvements and standardization aligned with SigniFi initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for US Product Development and Scientific Affairs, including business planning, forecasting, project spend analysis, headcount planning, and capital planning.
• Advise R&D leaders, department heads, and project managers on financial decisions, business plans, and operational priorities.
• Track actual results against business plans, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate key insights to executive management.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with SOX requirements and company guidance.
• Use data-driven analysis to influence decisions and align them with financial and strategic objectives.
• Improve efficiency through system implementations, process standardization, and automated reporting and analytics.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members.
• Support ad hoc financial initiatives and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred; CPA, CMA, or other financial certifications are a plus
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related business functions is required
• Experience in the MedTech industry is preferred
• Proficiency with Anaplan or similar financial planning tools is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of developing talent is required
• This position is located in Irvine, CA and may require up to 5% domestic travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact us/careers.  Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Budgeting, Budget Management, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Succession Planning, Team Management, Vendor Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$94,000.00 - $151,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).


This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.


Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year


For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits