Finance Manager, R&D Portfolio & Consolidation

Job Overview

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business and establish DePuy Synthes as a standalone orthopaedics company. The separation is expected to be completed within 18‑24 months, following legal requirements and regulatory approvals. If accepted, the employee will become a part of DePuy Synthes and be governed by its employment processes and benefit plans.

Raynham, MA (or other orthopedics locations in the U.S.: West Chester, PA; Raritan, NJ; Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

The Portfolio & Consolidation Finance Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing financial planning, consolidation, and performance management across the R&D function. The role partners closely with FP&A, R&D, and business leadership to provide transparency into financial performance, drive portfolio decision‑making, and ensure accurate and timely consolidated reporting. It also enables strategic prioritization, resource allocation, and execution discipline in a complex, global environment, while driving continuous improvement in financial processes and analytics.

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment across stakeholders (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Own consolidated R&D financial reporting, including variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior periods; clearly communicate key drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Lead Portfolio process ensuring alignment across stakeholders, evaluating portfolio performance, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Finance and R&D leaders to lead the Long‑Range Innovation Planning, run scenario planning and provide recommendations about trade‑offs.
• Lead quarterly close and consolidation activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial policies and controls. These activities include IP cross‑charges and hedging exposure management.
• Provide budget oversight for Med Test, VP of R&D, Scientific Affairs and Operations organizations.
• Oversee Master Data to ensure the integrity of Platform P&L is accurate.
• Support external and internal reporting requirements, including leadership presentations, audit support, and compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including standardization, automation, and adoption of advanced analytics tools.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).
• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or related discipline (preferred).

• Typically 6–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, consolidation, or portfolio management roles.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing financial consolidations and delivering executive‑level reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for business partners.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing teams.

• Experience in R&D Finance or FP&A role.
• Experience in a large, complex, or global organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial planning tools (Anaplan, AFO).
• Experience with Smartsheet and Cadence.
• Exposure to finance transformation, process improvement, or system implementation initiatives.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA) preferred.

Salary range: $ – $.

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 for Colorado; 56 for Washington).
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.
• Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of…