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Job Overview
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, SC Systems located in Leeds, UK. The Director, SC Systems provides strategic leadership for finance and tax system enablement across the DePuy Synthes supply chain. This role owns the vision, governance, and execution of systems that support Supply Chain Tax, ensuring accuracy, compliance, scalability, and operational efficiency. The position partners closely with senior leaders across Finance, Tax, Supply Chain, Digital, and Technology to deliver robust, future‑ready system solutions—particularly critical as DePuy Synthes transitions to a standalone organization. This role has enterprise‑level impact and visibility, influencing how supply chain tax processes are executed globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and execute the strategic roadmap for supply chain finance and tax systems, aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Provide enterprise leadership for system design, governance, and controls supporting supply chain tax processes.
- Partner with Finance, Tax, Supply Chain, and Digital leaders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
- Oversee major system implementations, upgrades, and transformations impacting supply chain tax and finance operations.
- Ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and compliance through effective system controls and documentation.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system‑enabled processes and reduce operational risk.
- Manage and develop a team of managers and senior professionals, fostering strong performance, engagement, and succession planning.
- Serve as a senior advisor on system‑related supply chain tax matters, including interactions with auditors and external advisors.
Qualifications
Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or a related field required. Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred. Experience and Skills Required: Typically requires 10-12 years of progressive experience in finance, tax, supply chain systems, or related disciplines. Proven leadership experience overseeing complex, enterprise‑scale systems and transformations. Strong understanding of supply chain finance and tax requirements, controls, and governance. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a highly matrixed, global organization. Experience managing leaders and senior professionals, including performance management and talent development. Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills. Preferred: Experience in a medical device, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environment. Deep familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP) and tax‑relevant system configurations. Experience supporting business separations, carve‑outs, or large‑scale operating model changes. Background partnering with external auditors and advisors on system and compliance matters. Experience driving digital finance or tax transformation initiatives.
Other Language: English required.
Travel: Up to 15–20% domestic and international travel, as business needs require.
Certifications: CPA, PMP, or systems‑related certifications preferred but not required.
Required Skills: Preferred Skills:
- Budget Management
- Business Savvy
- Corporate Finance
- Data Quality
- Developing Others
- Execution Focus
- Expense Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Reports
- Financial Risk Management (FRM)
- Inclusive Leadership
- Internal Controls
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Sarbanes‑Oxley Compliance
- Succession Planning
- Tactical Planning
- Vendor Management
Company Culture
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/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 under 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.
Additional Company Notes
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Director, SC Systems employer: Johnson & Johnson Co.
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