Finance Process Release Lead, Capital Equipment- MT Transcend OTC NA

This job is with Johnson & Johnson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.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 jnj.comAs 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.Job Function:FinanceJob Sub Function:Finance Business PartnersJob Category:ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Irvine, California, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:Living into our Global MedTech priorities is critical to advancing our collective performance and making an even bigger impact on our patients with MT Transcend being a critical input to these priorities:Accelerating innovation and portfolio transformationAdvancing competitivenessStrengthening financial performanceMT Transcend is a multi-year Global business transformation Program that will modernize our end-to-end Supply Chain digital capabilities by harmonizing our current 40+ ERP systems, standardizing our core business processes, and enabling our integrated data strategy through SAP S/4 HANA. While EMEA has led the way, (for the Order-To-Cash deployment via a Global Template design approach), North America is now beginning its transformation journey using the foundations EMEA laid for more effective customer engagement and intimacy and more Supply Chain reliability.It is critical that the Commercial, Supply Chain, Deliver and Finance communities maximize this opportunity and prepare in parallel to ensure that the S/4 HANA platform can be used in an integrated approach from day one of go-live.You will bring a deep personal motivation to advance healthcare and Finance processes through Transformation. This motivation is backed by eager self-learning and experience in the Finance, Compliance & ERP fields, and their relevance to MedTech. You are keen to bravely push forward despite any ambiguity, resistance, and be a voice for change. As a key team member on this Program, you will be leading and influencing by example, helping others see what could be and making it happen together with the Program team and North America Business Unit deployment.Role SummaryFinance Process Release Leads are responsible for deployment activities for the MedTech Transcend Finance transformation initiative within their respective process area, (revenue, inventory, capital equipment/commercial fixed assets or A2R),The role is responsible for the successful implementation of S4 HANA technology & related process solutions in Finance and for leading the execution of key project deliverables and milestones across all project phases that will enable a successful and compliant North America OTC go-live.Main AccountabilitiesRepresent user requirements for design and prioritize for respective process within regionSupport Solution Confirmation (Fit/Gap assessment) for process to Global TemplateSupport Deployment Lead in delivering concurrent deployments within regionTesting coordination (BST / UAT / BRT / SCT) across respective process within regionTesting execution at all stages (BST/ UAT / BRT / SCT / Hypercare) as neededTesting of SOX controls as neededCollaboration with other workstreams to support the execution of end-to-end testing within regionDefect / Incident Management (testing & hypercare)Lead Data cleansing, conversion & migration efforts for region (production & quality environments)Involvement in Change Impact AssessmentOversee Documentation updates for respective process within regionInvolvement in production cutover planning & execution within regionStage gate support (incl. metrics) within regionActing as a change agent and super user towards service delivery teams within regionProactive sharing of process improvement and automation ideasWork with all required stakeholders to ensure proper and timely communicationsAccountable for a smooth transition to new operating model with minimal disruption to the operationsAccountable for overall customer satisfaction during deployment processAccountable for issue and risk resolution & escalation to management where requiredEngage with key stakeholders and lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transition to new ways of workingKey Working Relationships - Internal & ExternalProgram and Finance PMOFinance PO, (our SAP Product Owner)Finance BPO, (Business Process OwnerTranscend Tax team and Finance peers including GS, FP&A, GA&A, Global Technical & Advisory, SigniFi TransactMT Transcend Testing TeamsMT Transcend GS Finance Transformation TeamsFinance A2R service delivery teamsAccentureWe would love to hear from you, if you have:5 to 8 Years job experience in Finance, preferably in MedTechBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or similarProfessional Accountancy qualificationFluent in English and have good presentation skillsPeople Leadership - a C.E.O mindset, (Compete, Execute, Optimize)Experience working with SQL / AlteryxRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesUS GAAPSAP knowledge, S4 HANA is preferredDeep accounting knowledge of Capital Equipment, placement models and Commercial Fixed AssetsDocumentation writing - e.g. DTPs & Work InstructionsAbility to deal with competing priorities and complex issuesAbility to work and lead under pressureStrong leadership skills to lead and manage a team with a defined area of responsibilityExcellent oral and written communication skills with end users and project teamsAbility to drive consensus and resolve conflicts across multiple parties with conflicting viewsChampion the design solution and frame changes in a way that engages and excites the end user communityGood analytical competenciesGood decision-making skillsAbility to work autonomously and independentlyAbility to adapt to changing environmentAbility to assess business readiness for successful transitionAble to identify, manage, and mitigate risks.Ability to plan and coordinate multiple and complex deployment activitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Technical mindsetUnderstanding of J&J finance processes and of GS Finance organization / environment is a plusExperience in Finance Transformation (Tech & Process) is desirableStrong project management, transition and knowledge transfer experienceJohnson & 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, Coaching, Communication, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Disclosures, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Leverages Information, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Technical Credibility, Vendor ManagementThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$94,000.00 - $151,800.00Additional 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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year