Financial Analyst, Cross Cluster in Leeds

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Financial Analyst, Cross Cluster located in Leeds, United Kingdom. In this cross‑cluster role, the Financial Analyst will provide financial planning, analysis, and decision support across multiple commercial and operational clusters within DePuy Synthes. This position plays a critical role in translating complex financial data into clear insights that inform leadership decisions, support growth initiatives, and strengthen financial discipline across the organization. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, broad business visibility, and the opportunity to influence performance across a diverse, international portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver financial planning and analysis support across multiple clusters, including budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning.
• Analyze actual results versus forecast and plan, identify variances, and communicate insights and risks to business leaders.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare clear, concise financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for cross‑cluster and senior leadership reviews.
• Partner with commercial, supply chain, and functional teams to improve financial performance and cost transparency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline reporting, forecasting and analysis processes.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and governance requirements.
• Mentor and support more junior analysts, sharing best practices and building finance capability across clusters.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required). Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Required Requirements:

• Typically 2–4 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel‑based analysis and modeling.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, geographies, or business clusters.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience in a matrixed, multinational, or MedTech/healthcare environment.
• Exposure to cross‑cluster or regional finance support models.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on strategic or investment decisions.
• Familiarity with data visualization or business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).

Other:

• Language: English (business fluent).
• Travel: Up to ~10–20%, primarily within the region, to support cross‑cluster collaboration.
• Certifications: Professional finance or accounting certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CPA) are preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.