Finance Analyst - Manufacturing

About the Role:

As a key member of the Manufacturing Finance team, you will act as the Finance Analyst - Manufacturing to the Blackpool site, supporting operational decision-making through high-quality financial insights. You will own core processes including budgeting, costing, inventory control, CAPEX tracking, and month-end close, while driving continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

This role requires a hands-on, analytical professional who can work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence plant leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Performance & Reporting

  • Prepare and present monthly manufacturing results, including variance analysis and actionable insights for site leadership
  • Ensure timely, accurate month-end close activities

• Costing & Financial Controls

  • Maintain standard and actual costing processes
  • Reconcile inventory and accruals, ensuring integrity of ERP data

• Planning & Forecasting

  • Lead site budgeting and rolling forecast processes
  • Improve forecast accuracy through robust financial modeling

• CAPEX Management

  • Develop and evaluate business cases for capital investments
  • Track spend vs. plan and validate delivery of expected benefits

• Inventory & Operational Support

  • Monitor inventory performance and key metrics
  • Partner with operations to identify root causes of scrap and obsolescence and implement corrective actions

• Process Improvement & Digital Enablement

  • Identify and implement automation and process improvements
  • Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools

• Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to drive business outcomes and operational excellence

Systems & Tools

• ERP: SAP S/4HANA (required), JD Edwards (preferred)
• Analytics: Advanced Excel, Power BI

Key Success Metrics

• Accurate and timely monthly close
• Clear and actionable variance analysis
• Improved budget and forecast accuracy
• Effective CAPEX governance and delivery
• Enhanced inventory control and reduction in waste

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting
• Strong proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to drive improvements and work independently

Preferred:

• Experience with JD Edwards
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA) or MBA
• Exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments or lean principles

On October 14, 2025, Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

It is anticipated following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by Orthopaedics employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Orthopaedics at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.