Lead Analyst Source & Direct Procurement, IMFT in High Wycombe

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As 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.

IMFT is the transformation program within Innovative Medicine Finance, dedicated to enabling Finance and its business partners to deliver superior value and sustainable competitive advantage for our organization, partners, and patients. We are advancing Finance with digital competencies and tools to become an insight-driven partner that accelerates decision-making, optimizes resources, and sparks innovation. Our focus is on identifying what matters most, prioritizing initiatives with real impact, sequencing change strategically, and bringing discipline to our transformation efforts.

As a member of IMFT, you’ll be at the heart of delivering an integrated, cross-functional transformation that optimizes resources, investment allocation, and value creation across the organization.

We are searching for the Best talent for Lead Analyst Source & Direct Procurement, IMFT. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of finance within Innovative Medicine and make a direct impact on patient outcomes while driving operational excellence. The Lead Analyst Source & Direct Procurement will play a key role in the transformation of finance processes on direct procurement and contract manufacturing both internal as with 3rd parties, drive continuous improvement, and establish a culture of innovation and agility.

You will work closely with other IMFT process owners, IM Supply Chain Finance & Source Finance teams, Source business partners, and technology owners to build future-ready finance processes that enable business agility and enhance patient value creation.

Key interactions

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Establish strong relationships with business partners, finance teams, and technology owners to ensure detailed process mapping, preparing key decisions related to process design, performance, and technology enablement. Foster collaboration with internal and external partners and leverage industry best practices and technological innovations to drive finance transformation. Collaborate across regions, functions, and programs to ensure a global mindset and alignment. Be the driver in integrating finance transformation with other functions (e.g. Supply Chain, Source, JJT, FS&T, HR, etc.) to ensure cohesive execution across all workstreams. Provide leadership to business partners, driving accountability and alignment to deliver on strategic initiatives.

You will be responsible for:

• Strategic Process Mapping & Transformation: Perform end-to-end process mapping of the current direct procurement and contract manufacturing processes, both internal as with 3rd parties within IM supply chain and IM principal operations, identifying pain points and inefficiencies. Drive initiatives to standardize, harmonize, and automate processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in collaboration with the IMSC & Source Finance and IMPO teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Optimization: Act as a core business user and advocate for ongoing process refinement. Identify opportunities for streamlining the direct procurement and sub-contracting process, leveraging best practices and technological advancements to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across finance, source, supply chain, manufacturing, and other relevant functions. Ensure effective communication and alignment of transformation initiatives, facilitating a collaborative approach to process innovation.
• Value-Driven Prioritization: Assess and prioritize transformation opportunities based on their potential to generate maximum value. Continuously evaluate the end-to-end direct procurement and sub-contracting process to identify high-impact projects and ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• University/bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Experience in finance roles
• Experience with direct procurement and/or sub-contracting processes would be considered great assets for this role
• Prior experience and familiarity with finance transformation initiatives are advantageous
• Languages: Fluency in English is required, additional languages are a benefit

Leadership Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to derive actionable insights
• Eager to learn
• Adaptable & receptive to change in a dynamic environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to work effectively with diverse teams
• Growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple project phases
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and handle high levels of complexity
• Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and frequently changing environment
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder Management, including ability to influence and challenge
• Passion for driving change and ability to inspire business adoption of new processes and technology

Required Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Leadership

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