Job Description
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Financial Analyst, Leeds, located in Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Overview
The Sr. Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Finance plays a critical role in supporting DePuy Synthes’ manufacturing and supply chain organizations through high-quality financial planning, analysis, and decision support. This role partners closely with operations, procurement, and logistics leaders to drive cost transparency, optimize working capital, and improve operational performance. The position offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to a global, mission-driven medical technology organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide financial partnership to Supply Chain and Operations leaders, delivering insights to support manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution decisions.
- Lead monthly close activities for assigned cost centers, including variance analysis, accruals, and forecasting accuracy.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans for supply chain functions.
- Analyze product costs, inventory levels, and manufacturing variances to identify risks and cost‑saving opportunities.
- Support capital investment analysis and post‑investment performance tracking for manufacturing and supply chain projects.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, productivity initiatives, and standardization.
- Prepare and present financial analyses, dashboards, and recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and reporting standards.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).
- MBA, Master’s degree, or professional finance qualification (preferred).
Experience and Skills
Required
- Typically 2–4 years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or cost accounting, preferably supporting supply chain or manufacturing operations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in a matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including the ability to influence without authority.
Preferred
- Prior experience in medical technology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and supply chain performance metrics.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or productivity programs (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
- Exposure to capital project evaluation and business case development.
- Experience working in a global or regional finance role.
Other
- Language: Fluent in English.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic or international travel, as business needs require.
- Certifications: CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent (preferred).
Required Skills
- Accelerating
- Budgeting
- Budget Management
- Business Behavior
- Coaching
- Confidentiality
- Data Analysis
- Detail-Oriented
- Expense Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Disclosures
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Reports
- Financial Risk Management (FRM)
- Learning Agility
- Leverages Information
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Process Optimization
- Process Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Service Excellence
- Stakeholder Management
- Teamwork
Preferred Skills
- Accelerating
- Budgeting
- Budget Management
- Business Behavior
- Coaching
- Confidentiality
- Data Analysis
- Detail-Oriented
- Expense Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Disclosures
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Reports
- Financial Risk Management (FRM)
- Learning Agility
- Leverages Information
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Process Optimization
- Process Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Service Excellence
- Stakeholder Management
- Teamwork
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.
