At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive financial performance and support strategic initiatives across international markets.
- Company: Join DePuy Synthes, a dynamic global leader in the medical devices industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for growth and leadership development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business outcomes while working in a transformative environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; 6-8 years of finance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, International Business Controller, located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom or Diegem, Belgium or Prague, Czech Republic, Maidenhead, United Kingdom or Pinewood, United Kingdom or Ireland. The Manager, International Business Controller plays a critical role in driving financial performance, transparency, and decision‑making across international markets within DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with regional and functional leaders to provide financial leadership, ensure strong controls, and support strategic initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes at scale while supporting a dynamic, global organization during a period of transformation and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide financial leadership and business partnering support to international commercial and operational teams.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes for assigned international regions.
- Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support pricing, investment, and profitability analyses to enable informed business decisions.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams (Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations) to drive financial discipline and efficiency.
- Lead and develop financial processes to improve reporting accuracy, timeliness, and standardization across markets.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives, including business reviews, transformation efforts, and continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline (required).
- Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).
Experience and Skills
- Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including business controlling or financial planning roles.
- Experience supporting international or multi‑country operations.
- Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision‑making.
- Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools).
- Experience in a global matrixed organization, ideally within medical devices, healthcare, or a regulated industry.
- Prior people leadership or indirect team leadership experience.
- Experience supporting commercial finance, pricing, or margin management activities.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
- Experience driving process improvements or finance transformation initiatives.
- Fluent in English; additional European language skills are an advantage.
- Up to 20% international travel may be required.
International Business Controller in Leeds employer: Johnson & Johnson
DePuy Synthes is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, empowering employees to drive financial performance across international markets. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company offers extensive development opportunities and the chance to influence strategic initiatives within a dynamic global organisation. Located in vibrant regions such as West Yorkshire and Maidenhead, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
