SFA, FP&A Data & Analytics

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Job Function: Finance
Job Sub Function: Financial Planning & Analysis
Job Category: Professional
All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a SFA, FP&A Data & Analytic, located in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Data & Analytics plays a key role in delivering advanced financial analysis, insights, and data‑driven decision support across the organization. This role partners closely with FP&A leadership, commercial teams, and operations to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve performance visibility, and strengthen analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex financial analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning activities.
• Develop and deliver advanced FP&A dashboards, reports, and analytics to support executive and business reviews.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide clear, actionable explanations of performance versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate data into insights that drive business decisions.
• Improve data quality, reporting consistency, and analytical processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ad‑hoc analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on analytics best practices, as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline (required). Master's degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 4-6 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or data analytics roles.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex data sets.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to communicate insights clearly to senior and non‑finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity.

Preferred:

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proficiency with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Exposure to commercial finance, pricing, or margin management.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or another regulated industry.

Other: Language requirements: Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage. Travel: Up to 10-20% may be required, primarily within the region. Certifications: Professional finance or analytics certifications (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, CPA) preferred.

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.